Lympne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lympne, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Lympne
Lympne is a charming village located on the former sea cliffs above the fertile Romney Marsh in Kent, England. The settlement extends in an L shape from the renowned Port Lympne Zoo and Lympne Castle to the Lympne Industrial Park, continuing north to Newingreen. Positioned 11 km west of Folkestone and just 2.3 miles from Hythe, Lympne offers a unique blend of historical sites and industrial development, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,483 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,359 (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 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lympne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lympne.
- 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 Lympne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lympne.
- - Lympne House, Stone Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4JY
Erection of detached annexe and alterations to roof of existing side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Laystone, Stone Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4JN
Erection of a single storey rear and side pitched roof extension following demolition of existing garage / store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 OCTAVIAN DRIVE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JG
Works to trees subject to TPO No 05 of 1993 comprising of T1 Sycamore crown reduction reduce height by 4 metres and 2 metres laterally. T2 Oak cut back lateral branches approximately 2 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - ROXTON, BELCAIRE CLOSE, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4JR
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 17 FOLKS WOOD WAY, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4EW
Works to trees the subject of TPO No 12 of 1989 - T2 Sycamore & T3 Beech reduce all around to previous reduction points and crown clean removing dead, dying, diseased, crossed and rubbing branches
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Manor Rose, Stone Street, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4JP
Remove all deadwood of Cedar Tree by 2.5/3 meters, subject of TPO. No. 20 of 2015
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Lympne in Kent
Lympne is a charming village located on the former sea cliffs above the fertile Romney Marsh in Kent, England. The settlement extends in an L shape from the renowned Port Lympne Zoo and Lympne Castle to the Lympne Industrial Park, continuing north to Newingreen. Positioned 11 km west of Folkestone and just 2.3 miles from Hythe, Lympne offers a unique blend of historical sites and industrial development, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,483 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Lympne show an average sale price of £403,359, 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 Lympne a particularly low-crime area.
Lympne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lympne. 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 Lympne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lympne Escarpment SSSI, Otterpool Quarry 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, Lympne 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 Lympne
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lympne. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Lympne.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lympne were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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