Martin, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Martin, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Martin
Martin is a quaint hamlet located north-east of Dover in Kent, England. It lies close to Martin Mill, which is on the railway line connecting Dover and Deal. The local population is included within the civil parish of Langdon, making it an important area for planning considerations in the region.
District: Langdon
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Martin.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,680 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Martin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Martin.
- 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 Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Martin.
- - Preston Hall Waterworks Lane Martin Dover CT15 5JN
Erection of side and rear ground floor extensions with first floor balconies.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast Waterworks Lane Martin Kent
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the proposed upgrade to the existing 22.5m High Lattice Tower and ancillar
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Martin in Kent
Martin is a quaint hamlet located north-east of Dover in Kent, England. It lies close to Martin Mill, which is on the railway line connecting Dover and Deal. The local population is included within the civil parish of Langdon, making it an important area for planning considerations in the region. It sits within the Langdon district.
Property prices in Martin show an average sale price of £403,680, 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 Martin a particularly low-crime area.
Martin has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Martin includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Martin 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 Martin
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Martin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 4 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Martin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 4 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Martin were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- East Langdon planning applications
- Martin Mill planning applications
- Sutton planning applications
- East Studdal planning applications
- Ripple planning applications
- Little Mongeham planning applications
- Napchester planning applications
- West Langdon 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.