Church Hougham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Hougham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Church Hougham are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Church Hougham
Hougham Without is a civil parish located between Dover and Folkestone in Kent, England, encompassing the villages of Church Hougham and West Hougham, often referred to collectively as "Hougham." The area features notable landmarks such as Great Hougham Court Farm and the Dover transmitting station, with the Channel Tunnel running underground just south of West Hougham and beneath Church Hougham. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 463, making it a small yet significant community in the Dover district.
District: Hougham Without
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £265,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Hougham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Hougham.
- 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 Church Hougham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Church Hougham.
- - Land North West Of Stonyway Lane Stonyway Lane Church Hougham CT15 7AH
Prior approval for the erection of a storage building and polytunnel
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land North West Of Stonyway Lane Stonyway Lane Church Hougham Kent
Prior approval for the erection of 3 agricultural buildings for the purpose of forestry
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land North West Of Stoneyway Lane Church Hougham Dover
The creation of an agricultural track
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - The Shire Low Slip Hill West Hougham CT15 7AS
Erection of 2 glamping cabins and associated parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Church Hougham in Kent
Hougham Without is a civil parish located between Dover and Folkestone in Kent, England, encompassing the villages of Church Hougham and West Hougham, often referred to collectively as "Hougham." The area features notable landmarks such as Great Hougham Court Farm and the Dover transmitting station, with the Channel Tunnel running underground just south of West Hougham and beneath Church Hougham. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 463, making it a small yet significant community in the Dover district. It sits within the Hougham Without district.
Property prices in Church Hougham show an average sale price of £265,700, 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 Church Hougham a particularly low-crime area.
Church Hougham 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 Church Hougham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI, Folkestone Warren SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Church Hougham 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 Church Hougham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Church Hougham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Church Hougham.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Church Hougham were full planning applications (4), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.