Finglesham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finglesham, Kent.
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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.
District: Northbourne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,052 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finglesham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finglesham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Finglesham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Finglesham.
- - Almond House Betteshanger Road Betteshanger Kent CT14 0EN
Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/00419 (Outline application with all matters reserved for up to 210 dwellings including up to 12 self-build plots, together with up to 2,500 sqm of offi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 1 North Way Betteshanger Deal CT14 0LS
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.84m, for which the maximum height would be 3.40m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.55m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Finglesham Well The Street Finglesham CT14 0NE
Erection of new dwelling (Self-build/Custom Build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3 Circular Road Betteshanger Deal CT14 0LT
Erection of two-storey side, single storey rear extension and front porch (existing conservatory to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-08-11
View full details - - 1-2 Crown Cottages The Street Finglesham Kent CT14 0ND
Erection of detached outbuilding including ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-01-08
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A brief summary of Finglesham in Kent
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.
Property prices in Finglesham show an average sale price of £353,052, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finglesham a particularly low-crime area.
Finglesham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Finglesham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Finglesham
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Finglesham. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Finglesham.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Finglesham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.