How long do planning decisions take near Hemsted?

The average planning decision time near Hemsted is 48 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 Hemsted?

The planning approval rate near Hemsted is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hemsted?

The most common type of planning application near Hemsted is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hemsted?

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Hemsted, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hemsted, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hemsted are administered by Folkestone And Hythe District Council. View the full Folkestone And Hythe District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hemsted

Hemsted Park, also referred to as Hempsted Park, is a 100-hectare former country estate located north-west of Benenden in Kent. The site is home to Benenden School, an independent boarding school for girls, which also runs a commercial arts programme under the Hemsted Park name. This area presents potential opportunities for planning applications related to educational and recreational development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £305,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hemsted.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hemsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hemsted.

- Ashley Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DP
Change of use of land from mixed use (commercial and private stables) to livery yard, including private use; retention of existing stable block (part retrospective to regularise internal alterations)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-16
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- WOODLAND FARM, WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8DW
Retrospective application for the retention of porch to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-17
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- Ashley Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DP
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 20/1742/FH to allow a revised internal layout to the approved stable building, as well as variation of the wording of condition 4 to allow up to nine ho
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Hemsted in Kent

Property prices in Hemsted show an average sale price of £305,520, 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 Hemsted a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hemsted includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hemsted 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 Hemsted

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hemsted. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Hemsted.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hemsted were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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