How long do planning decisions take near East Stourmouth?

The average planning decision time near East Stourmouth is 76 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 East Stourmouth?

The planning approval rate near East Stourmouth is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Stourmouth?

The most common type of planning application near East Stourmouth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Stourmouth?

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East Stourmouth, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Stourmouth, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Stourmouth are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Stourmouth

East Stourmouth is a civil parish located in the Dover district of Kent, England. It encompasses the settlements of East and West Stourmouth, along with the hamlet of Plucks Gutter, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stourmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near East Stourmouth.

- Carfax House The Street Stourmouth CT3 1HY
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 20/00323 for "Erection of a two storey side extension with Juliette balcony and balustrade, a single storey rear extension and side porch (existing sing
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-02-28
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- Longacre The Street Stourmouth Canterbury CT3 1HZ
Erection of first floor and pitched roof over existing rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-25
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- Ivy House The Street Stourmouth Kent CT3 1HY
Discharge of condition 3 (details of all new joinery, mouldings and glazing bars) pursuant to application 23/00661 Insert 1no window to front elevation of existing side addition
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-02-16
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- Waterlock Cottage The Street Stourmouth CT3 1HZ
Erection of porches, single storey side and rear extensions and dormer window (re-advertised, amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of East Stourmouth in Kent

Property prices in East Stourmouth show an average sale price of £371,260, 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 Stourmouth a particularly low-crime area.

East Stourmouth 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.

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Planning Activity in East Stourmouth

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near East Stourmouth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 East Stourmouth.

The average decision period of 76 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 East Stourmouth were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1).

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