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Planning in Elmsted

Only 5 decisions near Elmsted in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elmsted in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.

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About Elmsted

Elmsted is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England. Situated west of the historic Stone Street, a Roman road that links Canterbury and Lympne, Elmsted encompasses the hamlets of Bodsham, North Leigh, and Evington. As of the 2021 Census, the parish has a population of 312, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 312 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.

Property prices in Elmsted show an average sale price of £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Elmsted has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmsted 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Elmsted, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Elmsted.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elmsted?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Elmsted.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elmsted?
The most common type of planning application near Elmsted is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elmsted?
You can search and track planning applications near Elmsted on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.