Maxton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maxton, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Maxton
Maxton is situated in the west of Dover, Kent, England. Historically, it was the terminus of the local tramway system, which operated until its closure in 1938, providing a glimpse into the area's transport heritage. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the region.
District: Dover
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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 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maxton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maxton.
- 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 Maxton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Maxton.
- - Stepping Down 248 Folkestone Road Dover Kent CT17 9JP
Discharge of condition 4 (bike storage) pursuant to application 25/01214 Change of use of from dwellinghouse to a HMO for up to 10 persons
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 18 St Giles Close Dover CT17 9HZ
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - The Bungalow 1 Citadel Road Dover CT17 9DP
Erection of a replacement attached garage (demolition of existing garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Stepping Down 248 Folkestone Road Dover Kent CT17 9JP
Change of use of from dwellinghouse to a HMO for up to 10 persons
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 15 Hardwicke Road Dover Kent CT17 9QL
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/01096 (Erection of garage to front garden and installation of drop kerb to facilitate vehicular access, reduction of ground levels and construction of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 31 St Georges Crescent Dover CT17 9HW
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a rear dormer roof extension, rooflight to front roof slope and soil vent pipe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 95 St Davids Avenue Dover CT17 9HN
Erection of a two storey side extension with associated external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Westbury House 1 Westbury Road Dover CT17 9QH
Change of use and conversion to create self-contained flat to include the insertion of 2 lightwells
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - 15 Hardwicke Road Dover Kent CT17 9QL
Erection of garage to front garden and installation of drop kerb to facilitate vehicular access, reduction of ground levels and construction of retaining wall to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-17
View full details - - The Citadel Citadel Road Dover CT17 9DP
Change of use to Cafe (Class E (b)) with new front entrance door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - 1 Westbury House, Flat 7 Westbury Road Dover CT17 9QH
Erection of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - O/S 36 Westbury Crescent Dover CT17 9QQ
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of 1 pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - O/S 20 St Georges Crescent Dover CT17 9HW
Regulation 5 notification for installation of a 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-21
View full details - - Dining Room The Citadel Dover CT17 9DP
Change of use of 'Dining Room' to a secure training facility (Use Class C2a) with associated internal works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - Kings Lear (Dover) Old Folkstone Road Dover CT17 9HT
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the replacement of 1 cabinet at ground level
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-07-17
View full details - - 11 Hardwicke Road Dover CT17 9QL
Erection of single storey rear extension, roof raise to rear first floor, erection of rear roof dormer window to facilitate loft conversion and insallation of windows to front roofslope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 11 Hardwicke Road Dover CT17 9QL
Erection of single storey rear extension and box dormers to front and rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - Casemates 53 And 54 West Face And Flank Casemates The Citadel Citadel Road Dover CT17 9DP
Non material minor amendment to approved application 22/00322 (Change of use to commercial business use (Use Class E), conversion of 2no. ancillary buildings (C and D) to WCs , infilled windows to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-04-13
View full details - - 12 St Davids Avenue Dover CT17 9HU
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front and rear dormer extensions, construction of retaining walls to facilitate 2no. parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - 12 St Davids Avenue Dover CT17 9HU
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission DOV/22/00304 to allow amendments to the approved plans to include a single storey rear extension (erection of a two storey side extension, dormers retai
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2022-07-04
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A brief summary of Maxton in Kent
Maxton is situated in the west of Dover, Kent, England. Historically, it was the terminus of the local tramway system, which operated until its closure in 1938, providing a glimpse into the area's transport heritage. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the region. It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Maxton 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 Maxton a particularly low-crime area.
Maxton 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 Maxton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Folkestone Warren SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Maxton 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 Maxton
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Maxton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Maxton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Maxton were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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