Lydd, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lydd, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Lydd 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 Lydd
Lydd is a notable town and electoral ward in Kent, England, situated on the historic Romney Marsh. As the most southerly town in Kent, it played a significant role during the 13th century as a corporate member of the Cinque Ports. Positioned on Denge Marsh, Lydd is one of the earliest sandy islands formed as the bay evolved into the marshland seen today, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and development in this unique landscape.
Population: 6,345 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £284,460 (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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lydd.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lydd.
- 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 Lydd based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Lydd.
- - The Priory, Queens Road, Lydd TN29 9BU
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 27 Ness Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DS
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 George Wood Close, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 27 Ness Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DS
Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension, hip to gable extension, rear dormer window
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - ST NICHOLAS HOUSE, 42-48 HIGH STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AN
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1-T2 Sycamore. T1-T2 reduce height of trees by 3.9 metres, trimming back the branches by 0.4-0.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - WALLAND HALL, 66 HIGH STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AN
Work to tree subject to Tree Preservation Order No 01 of 1974 comprising of T1 Horse Chestnut target prune one limb back 5 metres to primary stem to alleviate overhang.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - THE DOLPHIN HOTEL, 11 SOUTH STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9DQ
Listed Building Consent for the erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the exterior of the building and redecoration of the exterior walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - THE PADDOCK, 80 HIGH STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AN
Works to tress covered by TPO 01 of 1974, comprising of T1 & T2 Holly crown reduction by a max of 1.5 metres overall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - 26/0034/FH - THE PADDOCK, 80 HIGH STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AN
Works to tress covered by TPO 01 of 1974, comprising of T1 & T2 Holly crown reduction by a max of 1.5 metres overall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 10 CANNON STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AS
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction by a maximum of 4 metres in height and 3 metres lateral spread. T2 Sycamore crown reduction by a maximum of 4 metres in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - PROSPECT HOUSE, QUEENS ROAD, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9DG
Works to trees situated in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Holly 2 metre crown reduction, T2 Yew 1 metre crown reduction, T3 Birch to prune back 1 metre of overhang.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - THE ROYAL MAIL, 8 PARK STREET, LYDD, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9AY
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/0110/FH to allow for minor layout changes to units 1,2 and 3. Additional windows to unit 2 & 3 and to allow for minor changes to external finishes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Walland Hall, 66 High Street, Lydd, TN29 9AN
Works to trees subject of TPO No. 01 of 1974 T1 Yew reduce by up to 2 metres in height and lateral spread spread, T2 Conifer reduce by up to 2 metres in height and lateral spread spread, T3 Sycamore r
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 6-8 High Street Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9AJ
Change of use and conversion of retail shop and two self-contained flats to a single dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Tree Cottage, Church Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DT
Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1, T2, T3 - Sycamores pollard to previous pollard height & size (approximately 4m reduction)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Poplar House, Church Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DU
Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of pollarding Ash to previous pollard height, approximately 4 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Lydd in Kent
Lydd is a notable town and electoral ward in Kent, England, situated on the historic Romney Marsh. As the most southerly town in Kent, it played a significant role during the 13th century as a corporate member of the Cinque Ports. Positioned on Denge Marsh, Lydd is one of the earliest sandy islands formed as the bay evolved into the marshland seen today, making it a key area for planning applications related to conservation and development in this unique landscape. The Town has a population of approximately 6,345 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Lydd show an average sale price of £284,460, 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 Lydd a particularly low-crime area.
Lydd has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lydd. 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 Lydd includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dungeness; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Lydd 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 Lydd
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lydd. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Lydd.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lydd were tree works (12), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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