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Planning in Greatstone-on-Sea

Approved
84%
21 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Greatstone-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.

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About Greatstone-on-Sea

Greatstone-on-Sea is a coastal village located in Romney Marsh, Kent, England, positioned to the east of New Romney. The village spans two civil parishes, New Romney and Lydd, making it a unique area for planning applications related to coastal development and community infrastructure. It sits within the Lydd district.

Property prices in Greatstone-on-Sea show an average sale price of £338,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Greatstone-on-Sea has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greatstone-on-Sea 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Greatstone-on-Sea, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Greatstone-on-Sea. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greatstone-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Greatstone-on-Sea. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greatstone-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Greatstone-on-Sea is 55 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 Greatstone-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Greatstone-on-Sea is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greatstone-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Greatstone-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greatstone-on-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Greatstone-on-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.