Fordwich, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fordwich, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Fordwich
Fordwich, a charming market town and civil parish in east Kent, England, is situated along the picturesque River Stour, just northeast of Canterbury. Known for its rich history and quaint character, this small town offers unique planning opportunities in a scenic riverside setting.
Population: 372 (2021) · Area: 1.8 km²
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Dover 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fordwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordwich.
- 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 Fordwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Fordwich.
- - White Jade Spring Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DL
Single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Old Woodyard Moat Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DR
Application for lawful development certificate for confirmation that planning permission CA/21/02482/FUL has commenced lawfully.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Old Rectory Spring Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DL
Magnolia Tree located in the rear garden - 1.5 metre reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Spring Cottage Spring Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DL
T1 - Silver Birch - located in rear garden - to dismantle - fell to ground level. T2 - Cherry - located in rear garden - to carry out a crown reduction of 2.5m approximately 25%-30% of current crown d
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Watergate House King Street Fordwich Kent CT2 0DB
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (method statement) of Listed Building Consent CA/25/00783/LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - The Old Rectory Spring Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DL
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/24/01623/FUL for the single-storey detached garage; to allow alterations to the garage windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Watergate House King Street Fordwich Kent CT2 0DB
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including construction of five brickwork piers to support existing garden wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Saint Marys Church The Drove Fordwich Kent CT2 0DB
T1,T2,T5-Sycamore, fell to ground level located in the churchyard. T3-Oak, fell to ground level located in the churchyard. T4-Sycamore x3, fell to ground level located in the churchyard. T6-Cypress, f
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Watergate House King Street Fordwich Kent CT2 0DB
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Method Statement) of listed building consent CA/24/00227/LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Watergate House King Street Fordwich Kent CT2 0DB
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including reconstruction of existing garden wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - Ladywell House Spring Lane Fordwich CT2 0DL
Fell dead Cherry tree (Pronus sub-artllia) in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Haylands Spring Lane Fordwich Kent CT2 0DL
T1- Magnolia tre,located in the front garden, fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-12-02
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A brief summary of Fordwich in Kent
Fordwich, a charming market town and civil parish in east Kent, England, is situated along the picturesque River Stour, just northeast of Canterbury. Known for its rich history and quaint character, this small town offers unique planning opportunities in a scenic riverside setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 372 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Canterbury district.
Fordwich covers an area of approximately 1.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Fordwich show an average sale price of £385,702, 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 Fordwich a particularly low-crime area.
Fordwich has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fordwich, Westbere No 2, Mount Hospital, Sturry, Westbere No 1, St Martin's Hospital. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Fordwich includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chequer's Wood and Old Park SSSI, Sturry Pit SSSI, Stodmarsh SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Stodmarsh; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stodmarsh; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stodmarsh. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fordwich 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.
Planning Activity in Fordwich
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Fordwich. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fordwich may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Fordwich slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fordwich were listed building and heritage (12), full planning applications (8), amendments (4). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.