How long do planning decisions take near Kearsney?

The average planning decision time near Kearsney is 57 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 Kearsney?

The planning approval rate near Kearsney is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kearsney?

The most common type of planning application near Kearsney is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kearsney?

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Kearsney, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kearsney, Kent.

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About Kearsney

Kearsney is a village located in Kent, England, historically considered a hamlet due to the absence of a church. Its population is included within the civil parish of Temple Ewell, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and community developments in the region.

District: Temple Ewell

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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 010G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kearsney.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kearsney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Kearsney.

- Kearsney Cafe Alkham Road Temple Ewell CT16 3DZ
Insertion of a new servery hatch to include a designated fire escape
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 76 Minnis Lane River Dover CT17 0PT
Erection of a single storey rear extension, insertion of first floor side window, alterations to windows/doors and cladding to first floor rear extension (conservatory demolished)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Boat House Russell Gardens Alkham Road Temple Ewell Kent
Replace structural floor beams and flooring to bridge 1 and 2 (east and west pergola bridges), replacement roof tiles to all bridge roofs, reapir and replace timber encasements to cast iron pillars to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-28
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- Boat House Russell Gardens Alkham Road Temple Ewell CT16 3EE
Replacement of structural floor beams and flooring to bridges 1 and 2 (east and west pergola bridges). Replacement of roof tiles to all buildings with new to include new felt, batons, timber eaves, gu
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 8 Badgers Rise River CT17 0TL
Ash (T1) pollard to approximately 7 metres from ground level; Ash (T2) remove one lateral limb at approximately 12 metres from ground level, both the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1988.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-05-20
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- 14 Chilton Way River CT17 0QA
Erection of a detached outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Kearsney in Kent

Property prices in Kearsney 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 Kearsney a particularly low-crime area.

Kearsney 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 Kearsney includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI, Lydden and Temple Ewell Downs SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lydden & Temple Ewell 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 Kearsney

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Kearsney. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kearsney.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Kearsney slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kearsney were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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