Hythe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hythe, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Hythe 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 Hythe
Hythe, an ancient market town and civil parish located on the fringe of Romney Marsh in Kent, England, derives its name from the Old English term meaning "haven" or "landing place." This historic town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 14,980 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hythe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hythe.
- 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 Hythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Hythe.
- - Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR
Listed building consent for single-storey extension and removal of existing conservatory, shed, and associated courtyard landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR
Single-storey extension and removal of existing conservatory, shed, and associated courtyard landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Grove House, Prospect Road, Hythe, CT21 5NR
Works to trees in a conservation area, comprising of T1 Magnolia crown reduction by 3 metres in height & 3 metres laterally. T2 Cherry, crown reduction by 2 height & 2 metres laterally. T3 Cherry, cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 14 Moncrieff Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6FJ
Works to tree subject to TPO No. 07 of 2008 comprising of T1 Fir Tree, reduction of two lateral limbs by 2.5 metres in length.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Land at the junction of Naildown Road and Naildown Close, Hythe
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 6 (Landscaping), 9 (Water Consumption) and 10 (Biodiversity) of planning permission 21/1790/FH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Vergers, Church Road, Hythe CT21 5DP
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Pine fell to ground level, T2 Spruce fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Athol Cottage, Bartholomew Street, Hythe, CT21 5BS
Installation of an external staircase to link roof terrace to garden, replacement balustrade and addition of gable roof to access doors to first floor bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Aquamarine, 52 Marine Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AW
Hip-to-gable roof conversion, including two front gable dormers and one flat-roof rear dormer. An increase in the ridge height & feature balconies at both the front and rear, along with roof lights an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 16 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5NA
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of an L shaped rear dormer to main roof and outrigger, hip to gable extension, and the addition of two roof lights to the front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 127 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JJ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/0743/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 88A High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AJ
Replacement of single glazed windows and french doors to double glazed UPVC windows and french doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Town Hall, High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AJ
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (joinery work & glazing), 4 (method statement) & 5 (brackets & fixings) of planning permission 25/1925/FH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Town Hall, High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AJ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (joinery work) of planning permission 25/1925/FH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 35 Victoria Road, Hythe, CT21 6DR
First floor extension, single storey side and rear extension, alterations to front elevation, new front boundary wall, new northern boundary brick wall to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - SPRINGFIELD, DENTAL STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5LH
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of rolling consent on a three year basis for a period of twelve years to carry out the works. T2 Holly reduce height by 3 metres and 1.5 metres lateral
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - MARPLES, DENTAL STREET, HYTHE, CT21 5LH
Works to trees in a conservation area, comprising of T1 Laurel fell to ground level & T2 Pittosporium to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 11 NAPIER GARDENS, HYTHE, CT21 6DD
Works to a tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 - Honey Locust - 3 metre overall reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 112a High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5LE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (samples of external finishing materials) of planning permission 24/0497/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - CANTLE COTTAGE, 16 CHURCH HILL, HYTHE, CT21 5EG
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Storage) and condition 4 (Materials) of planning permission 25/1978/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 20 Moncrieff Gardens, Hythe, CT21 6FJ
Proposed infilling of an existing second-floor balcony to the rear and southern side elevation and installation of a new rooflight to roof slope
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of Hythe in Kent
Hythe, an ancient market town and civil parish located on the fringe of Romney Marsh in Kent, England, derives its name from the Old English term meaning "haven" or "landing place." This historic town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 14,980 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Hythe show an average sale price of £390,170, 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 Hythe a particularly low-crime area.
Hythe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hythe, Saltwood. 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 Hythe includes 2 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, Hythe 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 Hythe
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Hythe. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Hythe.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hythe were tree works (35), full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (18). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 106 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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