Barfrestone, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barfrestone, Kent.
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About Barfrestone
Barfrestone is a quaint village situated in the Dover district of east Kent, now part of the parish of Eythorne. Located near Shepherdswell and Nonington, it has historical ties to the former pit villages of Elvington and Snowdown. Once a civil parish with a population of 91 in 1931, Barfrestone was merged into Eythorne on 1 April 1935, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in this evolving local landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,438 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 009B
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barfrestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barfrestone.
- 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 Barfrestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Barfrestone.
- - Barfreston Court Farm Barfrestone Road Barfrestone Dover CT15 7JJ
Conversion of barn to residential to include: Insertion of first floor structure, staircase and partitioning; Insertion of 8no new window openings to rear elevation & 1no new window opening to side (e
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Barfreston Court Farm Barfrestone Road Barfrestone CT15 7JJ
Change of use of barn to dwelling with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - The Old Rectory Barfrestone Road Barfrestone Dover Kent CT15 7JJ
Discharge of condition 3 (walls and flue/ventilation details) pursuant to application 24/01021 Conversion of stable to form 2no holiday lets including the removal and insertion of new partitions and w
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Honeybee Cottage Back Road Barfrestone CT15 7JH
Crown reduction back to previous pruning points and 15% crown thin of one Ash tree situated within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Birchfield, The Wrong Turn Pie Factory Road Barfrestone Kent CT15 7JG
Change of use from micro pub to dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Barfrestone in Kent
Barfrestone is a quaint village situated in the Dover district of east Kent, now part of the parish of Eythorne. Located near Shepherdswell and Nonington, it has historical ties to the former pit villages of Elvington and Snowdown. Once a civil parish with a population of 91 in 1931, Barfrestone was merged into Eythorne on 1 April 1935, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in this evolving local landscape.
Property prices in Barfrestone show an average sale price of £268,438, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Barfrestone is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barfrestone 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barfrestone 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.
Planning Activity in Barfrestone
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Barfrestone. 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 Barfrestone 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 Barfrestone were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Frogham planning applications
- Elvington planning applications
- Golgotha planning applications
- Nonington planning applications
- Chillenden planning applications
- Lower Eythorne planning applications
- Eythorne planning applications
- Snowdown planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.