Search Elham planning applications
38 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Elham · updated daily · Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Mill House The Row, Elham, Kent, CT4 6ULAwaiting decisionListed building consent for replacement of timber windows to front elevation with timber slim lite units.Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)Received 23 Sep 202626/1548/FH
- Old Hospital, The Row, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6ULApprovedLawful Development Certificate (proposed) for repairs to garden wall.Received 10 Aug 2026Decided 29 Sep 202626/1271/FH
- Mill House, The Row, Elham, CT4 6ULApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Prunus and T2 Elder fell to ground level and G1 Sycamores pollard to 4 metres.Received 7 Aug 2026Decided 9 Sep 202626/1244/FH/TCA
- Bankside, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6SYApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Goat Willow pollard to 4 metres.Works to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 3 Sep 202626/1243/FH/TCA
- The Old School House, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJApprovedWorks 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 level. T5 Larch, crown lift to 5 metres above ground level.Works to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 6 Jul 2026Decided 4 Aug 202626/1081/FH/TCA
Planning in Elham
- Approved
- 86%
- 57 of 64 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elham in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.
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CT4 373 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Elham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Elham has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Elham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Elham. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), tree works (19), discharge of conditions (12).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).