How long do planning decisions take near Guston?

The average planning decision time near Guston is 27 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 Guston?

The planning approval rate near Guston is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Guston?

The most common type of planning application near Guston is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Guston?

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Guston, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Guston, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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About Guston

Guston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Dover district of Kent, just north of the Duke of York's Royal Military School. Historically, it featured essential amenities like a public house, a post office, and a Saxon church, along with around 100 homes. The village is surrounded by nearby settlements such as Whitfield and Buckland, and benefits from convenient access to main roads, including the A2 and A258, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,684 (2021)

District: Dover

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £403,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
LSOA: Dover 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Guston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Guston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Guston.

- Dover Road Guston Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of two 11m poles
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-25
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A brief summary of Guston in Kent

Property prices in Guston show an average sale price of £403,680, 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 Guston a particularly low-crime area.

Guston 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 Guston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Guston

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Guston. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Guston.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Guston were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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