Search Acol planning applications
14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Acol · updated daily · Thanet District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 6 Minster Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0JBApprovedFormation of vehicular accessHouseholder ApplicationReceived week of 31 Aug 2026Decided 2 Nov 2026FH/TH/26/0830
- 1 Nursery Fields Acol Kent CT7 0JFApprovedErection of single storey side extension following demolition of existing garageHouseholder ApplicationReceived 26 Jun 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026FH/TH/26/0678
- Powell Cotton Museum Quex Park Birchington Kent CT7 0BHAwaiting decisionInstallation of galvanised steel freestanding rails to roofFull Planning PermissionReceived 25 Mar 2026F/TH/26/0309
- Powell Cotton Museum Quex Park Birchington Kent CT7 0BHAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent for the installation of galvanised steel freestanding rails to roofListed Building ConsentReceived 25 Mar 2026L/TH/26/0310
- 15 Nursery Fields Acol Kent CT7 0JFAwaiting decisionTH/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).Tree Works TPOReceived 3 Feb 2026TPO/TH/26/0102
Planning in Acol
Only 6 decisions near Acol in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Acol in the last 24 months, from Thanet District Council's planning register.
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Around Acol
Postcode districts
CT7 91 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Thanet District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 315 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Thanet district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Acol area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Acol a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acol planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Acol, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Acol.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1).