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Planning in Elvington (CT18)

Approved
88%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elvington (CT18) in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.

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About Elvington (CT18)

Elvington is a small pit village situated on a ridge between Canterbury and Dover in Kent, Southeast England. Primarily developed in the early 20th century to support the nearby Tilmanstone coal mine, Elvington is part of a network of Kent Coalfield villages, including Snowdown, Aylesham, and Betteshanger. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage considerations and land use. It sits within the Eythorne district.

Property prices in Elvington show an average sale price of £303,193, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Elvington has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elvington 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 Elvington, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Elvington. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elvington (CT18)?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Elvington (CT18). The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elvington (CT18)?
The average planning decision time near Elvington (CT18) is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Elvington (CT18)?
The planning approval rate near Elvington (CT18) is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elvington (CT18)?
The most common type of planning application near Elvington (CT18) is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elvington (CT18)?
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