Elham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elham are administered by Folkestone And Hythe District Council. View the full Folkestone And Hythe District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
445 planning applications found near Elham.
- - The Old School House, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Bay, crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 0.5 metres laterally. T2 Holm Oak, T3 Viburnum & T4 Damson, crown lift to 4.2 metres above ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Rigdens, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJ
Listed Building Consent for removal of internal wall and access to existing chimney for woodburner.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Elham Tea House, 4-6 High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TD
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (storage & collection of refuse) of planning permission 25/1813/FH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Elham Church Of England Primary School, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT
Works to trees subject to TPO No 01 of 1955 Elham RDC comprising of T2, T3 & T6 Beech crown lift by 5 metres removing 5 lower branches approximately 9 metres laterally and 3.5 metres vertically.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 2 Railway Cottages, Duck Street, Elham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6TP
Addition of a pitched roof to replace the current flat roof on the existing first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 2 Railway Cottages, Duck Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TP
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for garage conversion to habitable room, alterations to fenestration & demolish of porch and relocation of front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 Old Water Farm House, Duck Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TW
Listed building consent for replacement windows in first floor front and side elevations and door to ground floor front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 1 Old Water Farm House, Duck Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TW
Replacement windows in first floor front and side elevations and door to ground floor front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Monks Cottage, 3 Cullings Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TE
Listed Building Consent for the installation of EV charging point.
Status: Conditions | 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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 Annex, The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, CT4 6TT
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (windows & doors) of planning permission 23/1873/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Annex, The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, CT4 6TT
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for installation of railings to flat roof area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-01
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
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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.
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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Elham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 46 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 tree works (24), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 72 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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