How long do planning decisions take near Chitty?

The average planning decision time near Chitty is 74 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 Chitty?

The planning approval rate near Chitty is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chitty?

The most common type of planning application near Chitty is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Chitty, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chitty, Kent.

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About Chitty

Chitty, located in Kent, is home to the Chitty community, an ethnic group primarily of Tamil descent. Originally settled in Melaka, Malaysia in the 16th century, they later migrated to Singapore in the 18th and 19th centuries. Known as "Indian Peranakans," the Chitty culture is a unique blend influenced by the Nusantara region and some Chinese elements, while still upholding their Hindu faith. Today, the population of the Chitty community is around 2,000, distinguishing themselves from the Chettiar bankers also associated with Tamil Nadu.

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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: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chitty.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chitty based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Chitty.

- Holmleigh Chitty Lane Chislet Kent CT3 4DZ
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including replacement conservatory roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Saint Marys Church Hollow Street Chislet Kent CT3 4DU
5 day exemption to remove limb and damaged stem from Sycamore tree on boundary between graveyard and school.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Saint Marys Church Hollow Street Chislet Kent CT3 4DU
T1 to T4 - To crown reduce 4 Yew trees by 20% (2-3 metres) in both height and lateral spread and shape at entrance to church yard, crown lifting to a height of 4 metres, removing deadwood within the t
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Yew Tree Cottage 1 Hollow Street Chislet Kent CT3 4DS
T1-Conifer tree, fell to ground level on left hand side of rear garden. T2 & T3-conifer, fell to ground level located in the rear garden. T6-Elder tree, reduce in height by 1-2 metres (20%) located in
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Chitty in Kent

Property prices in Chitty 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 Chitty a particularly low-crime area.

Chitty has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upstreet, Marshside, Chislet, Ford, Maypole and Oldtree, Hoath, Hollow Street and Chislet Forstal, Highstead, Chislet, Chislet and Chitty, Boyden Gate, Chislet. 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 Chitty includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stodmarsh SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Stodmarsh; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stodmarsh; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stodmarsh. 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 Chitty

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chitty. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Chitty maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Chitty were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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