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Planning in Buttsole

Approved
100%
41 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Buttsole in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

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About Buttsole

Buttsole is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Eastry, situated to the south-west of Sandwich in Kent. This small community is primarily composed of a cluster of houses lining Lower Street, just south of Eastry's centre, making it a noteworthy area for local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Eastry district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Buttsole a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Buttsole has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buttsole 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 Buttsole, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Buttsole. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (21), discharge of conditions (20), full planning applications (15). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Buttsole?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Buttsole. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Buttsole?
The average planning decision time near Buttsole 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 Buttsole?
The planning approval rate near Buttsole is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Buttsole?
The most common type of planning application near Buttsole is tree works applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Buttsole?
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