How long do planning decisions take near Calcott?

The average planning decision time near Calcott is 59 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 Calcott?

The planning approval rate near Calcott is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Calcott?

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

How can I track planning applications near Calcott?

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Calcott, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Calcott, Kent.

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About Calcott

Calcott is a small hamlet within the civil parish of Sturry, located in the Canterbury district of Kent, England. Situated along the A291 road, it is approximately 1.5 miles north of Sturry and 3 miles south of Herne Bay, making it a strategic location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development in the area.

District: Sturry

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
LSOA: Dover 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Calcott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Calcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Calcott.

- Chaucer Farm Herne Bay Road Fox Hill Sturry Kent CT3 4NG
Application for prior approval for use of agricultural storage to general industrial (B2) use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Chaucer Farm Herne Bay Road Fox Hill Sturry Kent CT3 4NG
Application for lawful development certificate to confim the lawful use of the building approved under CA/22/01071 is for storage (B8).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-04
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- Calcott Hall Calcott Hill Sturry Kent CT3 4ND
Single-storey garage together with side extension and fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Calcott in Kent

Property prices in Calcott show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Calcott a particularly low-crime area.

Calcott has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westbere No 2. 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 Calcott includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Blean and Thornden Woods SSSI, East Blean Woods SSSI, Sturry Pit SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Blean Complex. 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 Calcott

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Calcott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Calcott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Calcott slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Calcott were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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