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Planning in Littlestone-on-Sea

Approved
93%
80 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Littlestone-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.

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About Littlestone-on-Sea

Littlestone-on-Sea is a quaint coastal village situated in the parish of New Romney, Kent. Established in the 1880s by Sir Robert Perks as a resort for the gentry, it is located near the local lifeboat station, making it a unique spot for both historical interest and potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the New Romney district.

Property prices in Littlestone-on-Sea show an average sale price of £338,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Littlestone-on-Sea has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Littlestone-on-Sea 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Littlestone-on-Sea, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Littlestone-on-Sea. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (24), tree works (14). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Littlestone-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Littlestone-on-Sea. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Littlestone-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Littlestone-on-Sea is 54 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 Littlestone-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Littlestone-on-Sea is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Littlestone-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Littlestone-on-Sea is discharge of conditions, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Littlestone-on-Sea?
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