Elham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Elham
Elham is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Elham Valley of East Kent, roughly 9 miles south of Canterbury and 5 miles northwest of Folkestone. As of the 2011 Census, the population also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Ottinge and the village of Wingmore, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,429 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elham.
- 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 Elham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Elham.
- - Monks Cottage, 3 Cullings Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TE
Listed Building Consent for the installation of EV charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Croft, Canterbury Road, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6UG
Single storey front extension including front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T3 Norway Maple pollard to 8 metres. T7 Ash reduction of north facing branches by approximately 4 metres. T14 Cherry fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 New Inn Cottages, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD
Retrospective application for a replacement garden building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - WINDMILL HOUSE, CULLENS HILL, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6UJ
Works to tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 Leyland Cypress fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Coal House, The Halt, Duck Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TP
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (noise impact assessment) & 6 (lighting) of planning permission 25/2062/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - ROSE & CROWN, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD
Approval of details pursuant to condition 2 (planters & screen/trellis) of planning permission 22/1816/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - St Marys Church,The Square, Elham, CT4 6TT
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 2 (Finishing Materials) and Condition 3 (Mortar Pointing) of planning permission 25/1824/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 2 THE ORCHARDS, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TR
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Annexe, The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, CT4 6TT
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (casement windows) of planning permission 25/0924/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 1 HUNTERS BANK, OLD ROAD, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6SS
Works to a tree subject to TPO 25 of 1996 comprising of T1 Sycamore, pollard 6 - 8 metres from ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - THE OLD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TB
Works to trees in a conservation area G1 4 x Lime's 1 x Sycamore re-pollard to previous points, reducing height of trees by approx 4metres. T1 Sycamore re-pollard to previous point reducing height of
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 4-6 HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD
Variation of condition 3 (opening times) of planning permission Y09/0511/SH to vary hours of operation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 2 THE ORCHARDS, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TR
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the formation of a single storey rear extension & internal alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - ROSE & CROWN, HIGH STREET, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TD
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction 3.5- 4 metres from the branch tips and radial spread reduce by 2 metres and height by 4 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - ANNEXE, THE OLD VICARAGE, VICARAGE LANE, ELHAM, CT4 6TT
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (window & doors), 4 (balustrade) & 5 (materials) of planning permission 23/1873/FH.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Kings Arms, The Square, Elham, CT4 6TJ
Listed Building Consent for the retrospective works to retain the location of the existing robata flue.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - COCKPIT COTTAGE, COCK LANE, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TL
Change of use from residential (class C3) to guest annex (Holiday Let) (class C1).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - ELHAM MANOR, THE ROW, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6UL
Listed Building Consent for the installation of Slimlite double glazing in a single large bay sash window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE, VICARAGE LANE, ELHAM, CANTERBURY, CT4 6TT
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Elham in Kent
Elham is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Elham Valley of East Kent, roughly 9 miles south of Canterbury and 5 miles northwest of Folkestone. As of the 2011 Census, the population also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Ottinge and the village of Wingmore, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Elham show an average sale price of £385,702, 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 Elham a particularly low-crime area.
Elham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elham. 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 Elham includes 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, Elham 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 Elham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Elham. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Elham.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elham were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.