Lyminge, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyminge, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lyminge 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 Lyminge
Lyminge is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast Kent, approximately five miles from Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel, along the scenic Elham Valley road. The village features the Grade II* listed Sibton Park, a historic property now managed by the Holiday Property Bond, which was formerly a school. The Nailbourne river originates in Lyminge, flowing northward as a tributary of the Great Stour, while the nearby hamlet of Ottinge adds to the area's charm. This rich historical and geographical context makes Lyminge a notable location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,710 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyminge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyminge.
- 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 Lyminge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lyminge.
- - Burga House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HX
Replacement garage including incidental workshop & storage area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Station Road Car Park, The Sidings, 7-9 Station Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HS
Mobile Catering Van
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 76 PALM TREE WAY, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8JN
Side and rear single storey extension along with proposed porch and relocation of entrance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 11-13 STATION ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8HS
Erection of a single storey rear extension together with the installation of 3no. condenser unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Lyminge in Kent
Lyminge is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast Kent, approximately five miles from Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel, along the scenic Elham Valley road. The village features the Grade II* listed Sibton Park, a historic property now managed by the Holiday Property Bond, which was formerly a school. The Nailbourne river originates in Lyminge, flowing northward as a tributary of the Great Stour, while the nearby hamlet of Ottinge adds to the area's charm. This rich historical and geographical context makes Lyminge a notable location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,710 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Lyminge show an average sale price of £305,520, 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 Lyminge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lyminge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Shuttlesfield Down SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Lyminge 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 Lyminge
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lyminge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Lyminge.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lyminge were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Yewtree Cross planning applications
- Broad Street planning applications
- Ottinge planning applications
- Shuttlesfield planning applications
- Woodland planning applications
- Hemsted planning applications
- Etchinghill planning applications
- Newbarn 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.