How long do planning decisions take near Flemings?

The average planning decision time near Flemings is 93 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 Flemings?

The planning approval rate near Flemings is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Flemings?

The most common type of planning application near Flemings is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Flemings?

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Flemings, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Flemings, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Flemings are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Flemings

Flemings, or Flemish people, are a prominent ethnic group from Flanders, Belgium, where they predominantly speak Flemish Dutch. Representing approximately 60% of the Belgian population, this group plays a significant role in the cultural and social landscape of Belgium, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in areas with a diverse demographic.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £418,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Flemings.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flemings.

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 Flemings based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Flemings.

- Land South West Of Flemings House Fleming Road Woodnesborough CT13 0PX
Discharge of condition 4 (ecological landscaping scheme) pursuant to application 25/00533 - Change of use from agricultural land to keeping of horses, creation of bund, vehicular access, track/ entran
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Barnsole Vineyard Fleming Road Staple CT3 1LG
Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling with associated landscaping (self build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Land South West Of Flemings House Fleming Road Woodnesborough CT13 0PX
Change of use from agricultural land to keeping of horses, creation of bund, vehicular access, track/ entrance gate, erection of a stable block and fencing around paddocks (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-05-07
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- Barnsole Vineyard Fleming Road Staple CT3 1LG
Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-08-02
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- Barnsole Barn Fleming Road Staple Canterbury CT3 1LG
Removal of condition 4 (parking space provision and retention) of planning permission 21/01852 (application under Section 73) Erection of single storey, two-storey extensions and double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-05-17
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- Barnsole Barn Fleming Road Staple CT3 1LG
Erection of single storey, two-storey extensions and double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2021-12-10
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- The Lodge Fleming Road Staple CT3 1LG
Erection of 4no. detached dwellings, 2no. detached garages and associated parking (existing industrial unit and dwelling to be demolished)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2020-07-03
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- The Lodge Fleming Road Staple CT3 1LG
Erection of 6no. dwellings with associated parking (existing buildings to be demolished)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2019-04-25
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- Barnsole Vineyard Fleming Road Barnsole Staple CT3 1LG
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/00377 to allow amendments to the approved plans (section 73 application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2018-05-29
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- Flemings House Fleming Road Barnsole Staple CT13 0PX
Erection of a single storey side extension (existing conservatory to be demolished)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2017-12-19
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- Barnsole Vineyard Fleming Road Barnsole Staple CT3 1LG
Erection of an agricultural unit, alterations to external appearance of existing building and creation of nine parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2017-03-30
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- The Lodge Barnsole Farm Fleming Road Staple
Retrospective application for change of use of part of land to open storage of touring caravans and mobile homes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2007-04-18
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- Grass Area Opposite Barnsole Farm Fleming Road Staple
Erection of village sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2002-11-11
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- Flemings House Fleming Road Staple
Removal of kent peg tiles and replacement of welsh slates to rear addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2002-09-19
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A brief summary of Flemings in Kent

Property prices in Flemings show an average sale price of £418,070, 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 Flemings a particularly low-crime area.

Flemings 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.

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Planning Activity in Flemings

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Flemings. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Flemings.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Flemings take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Flemings were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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