Cheriton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheriton, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Cheriton
Cheriton, a northern suburb of Folkestone in Kent, is strategically positioned near the English terminal of the Channel Tunnel and the significant Shorncliffe Camp army barracks. This location makes Cheriton an area of interest for planning applications, given its transportation links and military presence.
District: Folkestone
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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: Folkestone and Hythe
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheriton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheriton.
- 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 Cheriton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Cheriton.
- - 14 Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 3LH
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 14 NEPTUNE DRIVE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3UN
Conversion of garage to habitable living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 5 NASEBY AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3SJ
Conversion of integral garage into a habitable room with windows to front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 20 DRAGOON PLACE, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3SZ
Installation of four rooflights to front and rear roof slope
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 11 Ghale Way, Folkestone, CT20 3FP
Loft conversion with dormer at rear elevation and skylights to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Cheriton in Kent
Cheriton, a northern suburb of Folkestone in Kent, is strategically positioned near the English terminal of the Channel Tunnel and the significant Shorncliffe Camp army barracks. This location makes Cheriton an area of interest for planning applications, given its transportation links and military presence. It sits within the Folkestone district.
Property prices in Cheriton 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 Cheriton a particularly low-crime area.
Cheriton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sandgate High Street, Newington, Sandgate The Esplanade. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Cheriton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seabrook Stream SSSI, Folkestone to Etchinghill Escarpment SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cheriton 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.
Planning Activity in Cheriton
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Cheriton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cheriton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cheriton were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.