How long do planning decisions take near Aylesham?

The average planning decision time near Aylesham is 41 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 Aylesham?

The planning approval rate near Aylesham is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aylesham?

The most common type of planning application near Aylesham is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aylesham?

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Aylesham, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aylesham, Kent.

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About Aylesham

Aylesham is a village and civil parish located in the Dover district of Kent, England, approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Canterbury and 8.5 miles northwest of Dover. The parish, which includes the areas of Drellingore and Snowdown, had a population of 3,884 in the 2001 Census, rising to 3,999 by 2011. This growth indicates a developing community that may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.

Population: 6,407 (2021)

District: Dover

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £322,650 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 001A

Crime Statistics

52 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 26
anti-social-behaviour: 7
shoplifting: 5
robbery: 4
public-order: 3
other-theft: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aylesham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Aylesham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

16 planning applications found near Aylesham.

- O/S 44 Kings Road Aylesham CT3 3HB
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2003) notification for the installation of a 9m telegraph pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Street Record Milner Crescent Aylesham CT3 3BJ
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-21
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- O/S 99 Kings Road Aylesham CT3 3HB
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 4 Briar Close Aylesham CT3 3BQ
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 60 Dorman Avenue North Aylesham CT3 3BW
Erection of a single storey front extension (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Street Record O/S 93 Milner Crescent Milner Crescent Aylesham Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2003) notification for the installation of a 9m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Street Record O/S 1 Dorman Avenue North Aylesham CT3 3BL
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2003) notification for the installation of a 9m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Street Record Newman Road Aylesham Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-10
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- 5 Windermere Gardens Aylesham CT3 3HY
Erection of a front porch (existing porch to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-02
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- 60 Dorman Avenue North Aylesham CT3 3BW
Erection of a single storey side extension, change of use of land to garden land, erection of front boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-08-12
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- 7 Elm Road Aylesham Canterbury CT3 3DJ
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.96m, for which the maximum height would be 2.95m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.85m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-07-08
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- Land For Aylesham Village Expansion North Of Dorman Avenue North Aylesham Kent
Non material amendment to planning permission 20/00364 (Approval of the reserved matters relating to access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the Strategic Infrastructure Phase 2A.5 (Miln
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-06-26
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- 31 Coniston Drive Aylesham CT3 3HZ
Erection of a rear single storey extension, insertion of ground floor window to side elevation, render to all elevations, rear dormer window and roof light to front to facilitate a loft conversion (ex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-03-20
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- Street Record Footpath From Derwent Way To Cherry Blossom Way Aylesham
Installation of 8 solar powered light columns
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-04-25
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- 17 Dorman Avenue North Aylesham CT3 3BP
Erection of a shed (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-10-06
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- Phase 2B Parcel 7 And 8 Land For Aylesham Village Expansion North Of Dorman Avenue North Aylesham Kent
Non material minor amendment to approved application 20/01005 (Submission of Reserved matters application pursuant to Section 73 application DOV/19/00821 for approval of 73 dwellings, associated infra
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Aylesham in Kent

Property prices in Aylesham show an average sale price of £322,650, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Aylesham area recorded 52 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Aylesham has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Adisham, Womenswold, No data available for publication by HE, Cooting, Adisham, Blooden, Adisham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Aylesham includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Aylesham

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Aylesham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aylesham.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Aylesham were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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