Littlebourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littlebourne, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littlebourne are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
23 planning applications found near Littlebourne.
- - 17 High Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1ST
Overgrown beech hedge, 60% reduction to maintain screening and improve visual impact. Tree located in front garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 11 High Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1ST
Laurel Tree, reduce tree by 60%. Hazel/Cobb thickets debulk existing growth and remove dead material. Mulberry, Crown reduction of tree by 30%. Magnolia, Crown reduction of tree by 30%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 15 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 66 The Hill Littlebourne Kent CT3 1TB
T1 - Plum - Removal - Tree is encroaching on the two neighbouring trees. T2 - Conifer -Reduction - Currently 6 metres and is being reduced to 2 metres to be part of the hedge row. Tree is interfering
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 18 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including insertion of window first floor rear elevation, new door opening and window to door to ground together with sing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 18 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UH
Insertion of window to first floor rear elevation together with single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 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 - - Woodland Adjacent To Number 16 Nargate Street Littlebourne Kent
T1- Chestnut, fell tree adjacent to 16 Nargate Street. T2- Sycamore, Fell tree adjacent to 16 Nargate Street.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 72 The Hill Littlebourne Kent CT3 1TD
Application for Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including converting first floor bedroom to ensuite bathroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-23
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 72 Bekesbourne Lane Littlebourne Kent CT3 1UZ
Two-storey front and rear extensions, single-storey side extension and 2 no. first-floor windows to the western elevation together with external material alterations following demolition of existing r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-02-14
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 - - 30 Jubilee Road Littlebourne Kent CT3 1TP
Removal of hedgerow.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-02-16
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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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Littlebourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 listed building and heritage (13), full planning applications (9), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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