Search Elmstone planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Elmstone · updated daily · Dover District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land North Of Pentlands Grove Road Preston CT3 1EEAwaiting decisionErection of 17 dwellings associated parking, hardstanding and amenity landscapingReceived 5 Nov 202626/01013
- The Old Vicarage Padbrook Lane Elmstone CT3 1HEAwaiting decisionT5 - T6 Laylandii To complete fell both trees. Minor dieback within crown and poor placement of tree causing shadowing on lawn. Both trees to be replaced with more suitable specimens.Received 6 Oct 2026TC/26/00138
- How Wood Cottage Padbrook Lane Elmstone CT3 1HFAwaiting decisionWorks to trees in a conservation areaReceived 14 Sep 2026TC/26/00128
- The Old Vicarage Padbrook Lane Elmstone CT3 1HEAwaiting decisionWork to trees in a conservatio areaReceived 10 Sep 2026TC/26/00125
- Land North Of Court Land And West Of The Street Preston CT3 1DPAwaiting decisionErection of 4 dwelling, vehicular access with associated parking and landscapingReceived 15 Aug 202626/00744
Planning in Elmstone
Only 5 decisions near Elmstone in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elmstone in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.
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Around Elmstone
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CT3 371 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Dover District Council
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About Elmstone
Elmstone is a quaint village located in East Kent, nestled between Canterbury and Sandwich, and is now part of the parish of Preston in the Dover district. Historically significant, it was recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Aelvetone' with a mere three households in 1086; by 1931, its population had grown to 117. Following a reorganisation in 1935, Elmstone was merged into Preston, with portions also allocated to Wingham, reflecting the area's evolving administrative boundaries. It sits within the Preston district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elmstone 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 Elmstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmstone 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 Elmstone, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Elmstone.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4), full planning applications (3).