Littlebourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littlebourne, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Littlebourne
Littlebourne is a charming village and civil parish located just 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Canterbury in Kent, South East England. Its proximity to Canterbury makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, with a blend of rural character and accessibility to urban amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littlebourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littlebourne.
- 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 Littlebourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Littlebourne.
- - Land Adjacent To 16 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
G1) felling of 4 dead and dangerous sycamore trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Little Court 5 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
Replacement windows and doors from timber to metal to Eastern elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Little Court 5 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including replacement windows and doors from timber to metal to Eastern elevation, vaulting of ceiling to breakfast room,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 54 Bekesbourne Lane Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UY
Single-storey rear and porch extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 14 High Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1ST
Sycamore - Fell to ground level. Tree located to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 9 Bluebell Avenue Littlebourne Kent CT3 1QH
Use of garage as ancillary accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 12 High Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1ST
Application for Listed Building Consent for external alterations including replacement of windows from timber to timber to first floor front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 6 The Maltings Littlebourne Kent CT3 1SS
Insertion of window to west facing second-floor elevation, replacement conservatory roof to lightweight tile together with insertion of rooflights to front and rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - The Post House 22 High Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1ST
T1 - Horse Chesnut located in rear garden - Crown reduction of 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 72 The Hill Littlebourne Kent CT3 1TD
Demolition of the existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Little Court 5 Nargate Street Littlebourne Canterbury Kent CT3 1UH
T1 Magnolia to be crown raised to 2 metres, T2 Small Beech to be crown raised to 2 metres in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 45 Bekesbourne Lane Littlebourne Canterbury Kent CT3 1UY
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed infill of existing open porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Little Stour House 1 High Street Littlebourne Canterbury Kent CT3 1ST
5 day exemption - Fell a Beech tree, located to the side of the property and the High street, has signs of decay (fungus) at base.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Littlebourne in Kent
Littlebourne is a charming village and civil parish located just 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Canterbury in Kent, South East England. Its proximity to Canterbury makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, with a blend of rural character and accessibility to urban amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littlebourne a particularly low-crime area.
Littlebourne has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Elbridge House, Littlebourne, Ickham, Wickhambreaux and Seaton, Bekesbourne, Lee Priory and Garrington, Ickham and Well, Littlebourne. 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 Littlebourne includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Littlebourne 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 Littlebourne
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Littlebourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littlebourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Littlebourne were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bekesbourne planning applications
- Bramling planning applications
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- Wickhambreaux planning applications
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- Seaton planning applications
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- Fordwich planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.