Dymchurch, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dymchurch, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Dymchurch
Dymchurch is a coastal village and civil parish situated in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Located on the Romney Marsh, it lies approximately five miles (8 km) south-west of Hythe, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to coastal development and rural expansion.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,660 (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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dymchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dymchurch.
- 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 Dymchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Dymchurch.
- - 26 Mitcham Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TH
Erection of rear conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 30 HYTHE ROAD, DYMCHURCH, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 0LN
Works to trees subject to TPO No. 10 of 2014 comprising of T1 Sycamore pollard back to previous points, removing up to 6 metres. T2 Willows pollard back to previous points, removing up to 4 metres. T3
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 50 High Street, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0NL
Proposed ground floor extension and alterations to form new entrance to upper floors, internal alterations to form two 1-bedroom dwellings at first floor level (currently one dwelling, formation of on
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Dymchurch Primary School, New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LE
Installation of three air source heat pumps (ASHPs) with associated low-noise enclosure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 23 HIGH STREET, DYMCHURCH, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 0NH
Listed Building Consent for repair works to roof to include removal of roof tiles, remedial repairs to sagging section of roof and re-instatement of tiles.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 1 SEA WALL, DYMCHURCH, TN29 0TG
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for conversion of first and second floor flats (flats 2 and 3) into a single residential dwelling and reopening of existing internal staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 4 MITCHAM ROAD, DYMCHURCH, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 0TH
Rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 14 Salbris Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HW
Proposed rear single storey extension and addition of two dormers windows to existing garage roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 9 Salbris Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0HW
Front & rear dormers to existing pitched garage roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 5 Sycamore Gardens, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LA
Rolling consent to undertake work in a Conservation area comprising of 1 x Lime crown reduction by 3 metres and laterally by 6 metres. Works to be carried out over twelve year period from the date of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Dymchurch in Kent
Dymchurch is a coastal village and civil parish situated in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Located on the Romney Marsh, it lies approximately five miles (8 km) south-west of Hythe, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to coastal development and rural expansion.
Property prices in Dymchurch show an average sale price of £329,660, 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 Dymchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Dymchurch has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dymchurch, Church Area, Dymchurch High Street. 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 Dymchurch includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Dymchurch 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 Dymchurch
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Dymchurch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dymchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dymchurch were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.