How long do planning decisions take near Acol?

The average planning decision time near Acol is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Acol?

The planning approval rate near Acol is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acol?

The most common type of planning application near Acol is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Acol?

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Acol, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acol, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Acol are administered by Thanet District Council. View the full Thanet District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Acol

Acol is a small hamlet and civil parish located in the Thanet District of Kent, approximately 1.5 miles south of Birchington. Known for its quaint charm, Acol has seen portions of its parish area integrated into nearby communities over time. The hamlet lies just north of the western end of the runway at Manston Airport, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications related to aviation and local development.

Population: 315 (2021)

District: Thanet

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £323,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Thanet
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Thanet 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acol.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acol.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Acol based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Acol.

- 15 Nursery Fields Acol Kent CT7 0JF
TH/TPO/15(1998) - 7 No. Sycamore (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7) - Crown lifting on lower branches (no higher than 4m or thicker than 15cm).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Acol in Kent

Property prices in Acol show an average sale price of £323,110, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Acol a particularly low-crime area.

Acol has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Acol

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Acol. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acol may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Acol were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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