Search Capel-le-Ferne planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Capel-le-Ferne · updated daily · Dover District Council
- Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 5 (Samples of materials) pursuant to application 24/00257 - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure following demolition of existing dwelling; with all matters reserved except access.Received 5 Nov 2026CON/24/00257/C
- Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the change of use from agricultural storage to Class B2 (general industrial).Received 14 Oct 202626/00957
- The Wedge 41 Alexandra Road Capel Le Ferne CT18 7LSAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extension (existing garage and side extension to be demolished)Received 3 Oct 202626/00929
- Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 7 (pre-com DCMP) and 14 (Pre-com wheel washing facilities) pursuant to applicationReceived 25 Sep 2026CON/24/00257/D
- Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 6 (pre-com archaeology) pursuant to application 24/00257 - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure following demolition of existing dwelling; with all matters reserved except access.Received 25 Sep 2026CON/24/00257/E
Planning in Capel-le-Ferne
- Approved
- 87%
- 13 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Capel-le-Ferne in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.
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CT18 162 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Dover District Council
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About Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, close to Folkestone in the Dover district of Kent. Its name, derived from a medieval French term, translates to "chapel in the ferns." As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,884, making it a small but vibrant community perched atop the dramatic cliffs, ideal for those considering planning applications in a scenic coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,961 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Capel-le-Ferne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Capel-le-Ferne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Capel-le-Ferne has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Capel-le-Ferne. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (8), outline applications (3). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.