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Planning in Finglesham

Only 3 decisions near Finglesham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finglesham in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

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About Finglesham

Finglesham is a historic village located within the civil parish of Northbourne, near Deal in Kent. Renowned for its archaeological significance, it was the site of the Finglesham Anglo-Saxon cemetery, which yielded the notable seventh-century find known as "Finglesham man." The village's name, derived from Old English Pengles-ham, translates to 'prince's manor,' reflecting its aristocratic heritage, as evidenced by the cemetery's aristocratic burials. This rich history may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Northbourne district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Finglesham 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 Finglesham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Finglesham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finglesham 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 Finglesham, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Finglesham.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Finglesham?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Finglesham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Finglesham?
The most common type of planning application near Finglesham is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Finglesham?
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