Capel-le-Ferne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Capel-le-Ferne, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,961 (2021)
District: Dover
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Capel-le-Ferne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Capel-le-Ferne.
- 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 Capel-le-Ferne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Capel-le-Ferne.
- - Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQ
Discharge of condition 6i (archaeological) pursuant to application 24/00257 - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure following d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 14 Capel Street Capel Le Ferne CT18 7JP
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.70m, for which the maximum height would be 3.20m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.20m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Land South East Of Great Cauldham Farm Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HQ
Reserved matters application for approval of details of access, layout, scale, landscape and appearance pursuant to application DOV/24/00257 for the development of 90 dwellings, associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Opposite 32 To 38 Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HG
Removal of condition 22 (Building Regulations M4(2): Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings standard) of planning permission 24/00920 (Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/0
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Site Of Longships Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00248 (Erection of 9 dwellings (custom build) with access, landscaping and associated works) to allow for proposed new house types a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 38 Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne Folkestone Kent CT18 7HG
Erection of extension to, and conversion of, existing garage to annexe for ancillary accomodation including home office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Longships Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HG
Regulation 5 (The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009) notification for the installation of replacement and relocation of electricity pole and stay wire, and reconnection o
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Longships Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HG
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to application for 25/00248 Erection of 9 dwellings (custom build) with access, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 26 Cauldham Lane Capel Le Ferne CT18 7HG
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey side extension (garage demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - GEORGELLE, NEW DOVER ROAD, CAPEL-LE-FERNE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7JJ
Works to trees subject to TPO No 09 of 2002 T1 Monterey Cypress Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land South Of Cauldham Lane Capel-Le-Ferne CT18 7HG
Discharge of condition 9 (Geotechnical Site Investigation), 19 (Construction Management Plan), 28 (Ecology) pursuant to application 23/00401 - Outline application for the erection of up to 16 dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Capel-le-Ferne in Kent
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.
Property prices in Capel-le-Ferne show an average sale price of £305,520, 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 Capel-le-Ferne a particularly low-crime area.
Capel-le-Ferne 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 Capel-le-Ferne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Folkestone Warren SSSI, Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment. 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 Capel-le-Ferne
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Capel-le-Ferne. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Capel-le-Ferne maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Capel-le-Ferne were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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