Great Mongeham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Mongeham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham is a charming village and civil parish located in the Dover District of east Kent, just outside the coastal town of Deal. The village's name originates from "Mundelingham," meaning the village of Mundel, reflecting its historical roots and local heritage. This area presents a unique opportunity for planning applications, given its proximity to both rural landscapes and urban amenities.
Population: 739 (2021)
District: Dover
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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 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Mongeham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Mongeham.
- 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 Great Mongeham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Great Mongeham.
- - Church House Northbourne Road Great Mongeham CT14 0HD
Reduce to top of ridge on neighbour's shed by reducing to approximately 3.5 metres above ground level and cut back all overhanging growth back to boundary of a group of 2 Bay Laurels (G1): Fell one As
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-07
View full details - - Yew Cottage Cherry Lane Great Mongeham Deal Kent CT14 0HQ
Discharge of condition 2 (privacy screen) pursuant to application 23/01291 Installation of raised timber decking (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-12-15
View full details - - Great Mongeham House Northbourne Road Great Mongeham CT14 0HD
Cut back to boundary on berry plantation side and reduce back from corner of property to give at least 2.5 metres clearance of five Bay trees and 5 Sycamore trees (G1), all situated within a conservat
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Yew Cottage Cherry Lane Great Mongeham Kent CT14 0HQ
Installation of raised timber decking (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-04
View full details - - Fairfield Northbourne Road Great Mongeham CT14 0HD
Fell A - Fir; B - Conifer; C - Conifer; D - Blue Spruce; E - Conifer; F - Leylandii; G - Fir; H - Fir; I - Conifer; J - Conifer; K - Conifer, all situated within a conservation area - to be removed ov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-06-25
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A brief summary of Great Mongeham in Kent
Great Mongeham is a charming village and civil parish located in the Dover District of east Kent, just outside the coastal town of Deal. The village's name originates from "Mundelingham," meaning the village of Mundel, reflecting its historical roots and local heritage. This area presents a unique opportunity for planning applications, given its proximity to both rural landscapes and urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 739 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Great Mongeham 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 Great Mongeham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Mongeham 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 Great Mongeham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 2 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Mongeham 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 Great Mongeham
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Great Mongeham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Mongeham.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Great Mongeham were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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