Densole, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Densole, Kent.
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About Densole
Densole is a village located within the civil parish of Swingfield in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Situated along the A260 road towards Hawkinge, Densole is part of a rural area that may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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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 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Densole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Densole.
- 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 Densole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Densole.
- - 394 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BH
Erection of a dormer window to detached double garage & home office with games room/storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Old Barn, Little Densole Farm, Canterbury Road, Densole, CT18 7BJ
Side and rear extensions to existing dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Black Horse Caravan Site, 385 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BG
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (lighting) of planning permission 23/1126/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 409 CANTERBURY ROAD, DENSOLE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7BH
Erection of single storey rear extension and mono pitched roof over garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 403 CANTERBURY ROAD, DENSOLE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 7BH
Subject of TPO No. 4 of 1999, Reduce dead parts of Beech Tree, height will not be affected
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 399 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 342 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BE
Single storey side and rear extensions, boundary fencing and entrance gates to front boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Densole in Kent
Densole is a village located within the civil parish of Swingfield in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Situated along the A260 road towards Hawkinge, Densole is part of a rural area that may be of interest to those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Densole 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 Densole a particularly low-crime area.
Densole 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 Densole includes 10 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, Densole 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 Densole
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Densole. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Densole.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Densole were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 47% 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.