What types of planning applications are most common near Betteshanger?

The most common type of planning application near Betteshanger is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Betteshanger, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Betteshanger, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Betteshanger are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Betteshanger

Betteshanger is a village located in the Dover district of east Kent, near Deal, and is now part of the parish of Northbourne. Historically significant, it was named after the largest of the four chief collieries in the Kent coalfield. As of 1931, Betteshanger had a population of just 55 before being merged into Northbourne in 1935, making it a small yet notable area for planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Northbourne

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £324,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
LSOA: Dover 007E

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Betteshanger.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Betteshanger based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Betteshanger.

- Street Record A256 Whitfield By-pass From C237 Venson Road To Entry A256 Roundabout Eastry Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of 3 x 11m poles
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Betteshanger in Kent

Property prices in Betteshanger show an average sale price of £324,316, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Betteshanger is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Betteshanger 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Betteshanger includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Betteshanger

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Betteshanger.

The most common application types near Betteshanger were discharge of conditions (1).

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