Lydd-on-Sea, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lydd-on-Sea, Kent.
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About Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea is a prominent town and electoral ward located in Kent, England, on the historic Romney Marsh. As the most southerly town in Kent, it experienced significant prosperity in the 13th century as a member of the Cinque Ports, contributing to its development on Denge Marsh. Its unique geographical position as one of the first sandy islands in the area makes it a notable location for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and land use.
District: Lydd
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,660 (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 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lydd-on-Sea.
- 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-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lydd-on-Sea.
- - Almarina, Taylor Road, Lydd On Sea, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9PA
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the erection of a timber frame outbuilding following demolition of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 9 Lade Fort Crescent, Lydd On Sea, Romney Marsh, TN29 9YG
Conversion of part garage to habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Almarina, Taylor Road, Lydd On Sea, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PA
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for demolition of garage, erection of timber outbuilding & gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2 Hull Road, Lydd On Sea, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PQ
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for a partial integral garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 27 PLEASANCE ROAD NORTH, LYDD ON SEA, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9NU
Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 2A TAYLOR ROAD, LYDD ON SEA, ROMNEY MARSH, TN29 9PA
Variation of condition 6 (amenity area shown on the approved plans shall be retained in perpetuity for use by the residents of all the flats) of planning permission 21/1806/FH to allow for new parking
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Lydd-on-Sea in Kent
Lydd-on-Sea is a prominent town and electoral ward located in Kent, England, on the historic Romney Marsh. As the most southerly town in Kent, it experienced significant prosperity in the 13th century as a member of the Cinque Ports, contributing to its development on Denge Marsh. Its unique geographical position as one of the first sandy islands in the area makes it a notable location for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and land use. It sits within the Lydd district.
Property prices in Lydd-on-Sea show an average sale price of £329,660, 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-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lydd-on-Sea 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; 5 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.
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Planning Activity in Lydd-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lydd-on-Sea. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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-on-Sea.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Lydd-on-Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lydd-on-Sea were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lade planning applications
- Greatstone-on-Sea planning applications
- Dungeness planning applications
- Littlestone-on-Sea planning applications
- New Romney planning applications
- Lydd planning applications
- St Mary's Bay planning applications
- St Mary in the Marsh 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.