East Langdon, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Langdon, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Langdon are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Langdon
East Langdon is a village located in the Dover district of Kent, England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Dover town. Once a civil parish with a population of 305 in 1961, it is now part of the larger parish of Langdon following its abolition on 1 April 1963. This quaint village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the surrounding area, given its historical and demographic context.
District: Langdon
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Langdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Langdon.
- 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 East Langdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near East Langdon.
- 26/00571 - The Barn Eastside Farm The Street East Langdon CT15 5JF
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the widening of an existing driveway
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-19 - - The Barn Eastside Farm The Street East Langdon CT15 5JF
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the widening of an existing driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Three Ways Hollands Hill Martin Mill Dover Kent CT15 5LB
Erection of a stable block
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-08-03
View full details - - Langdon County Primary School The Street East Langdon CT15 5JQ
Proposed demolition of existing air raid shelter, timber cabin and temporary mobile classroom, relocation of existing summerhouse and shed, and the erection of a temporary modular building throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Land At The Street East Langdon CT15 5JH
Outline planning application for erection of 8 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of East Langdon in Kent
East Langdon is a village located in the Dover district of Kent, England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Dover town. Once a civil parish with a population of 305 in 1961, it is now part of the larger parish of Langdon following its abolition on 1 April 1963. This quaint village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the surrounding area, given its historical and demographic context. It sits within the Langdon district.
Property prices in East Langdon 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 East Langdon a particularly low-crime area.
East Langdon 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 East Langdon includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, East Langdon 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 East Langdon
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near East Langdon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Langdon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Langdon were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.