New Romney, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Romney, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in New Romney 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 New Romney
New Romney is a historic market town in Kent, situated on the edge of Romney Marsh, known for its fertile agricultural land that was reclaimed from the sea. Once an important sea port and one of the original Cinque Ports, the town's harbour has since silted up, leaving it over a mile from the coastline. Today, New Romney serves as the headquarters for the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, making it a key location for transport and regional development.
Population: 7,250 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
Website: http://www.newromneytc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,220 (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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Romney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Romney.
- 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 New Romney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
270 planning applications found near New Romney.
- - Reynes Close, Sussex Road, New Romney, TN28 8HL
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (archaeological work) of Planning Application Y19/0091/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Land West of Ashford Road, New Romney
Approval of details pursuant to condition 24 (refuse storage & collection) of planning permission 23/1591/FH.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 5-7 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8BU
Erection of a freestanding pod for proposed dog grooming business.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Sladden Cottage, North Street, New Romney, TN28 8DL
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for two new windows to south west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 19 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8BN
Listed building consent for a shopfront sign, hanging sign & barber pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 50 The Churchlands, New Romney, TN28 8LE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - MULBERRY HOUSE, LIONS ROAD, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8HA
Work to tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 White Cherry fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 5 ST LAWRENCE COURT, VICTORIA STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8DE
Works to tree in a conservation area comprising of T1 Maple, pollard 3.5 metres back to knuckles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - West Knoll, Lydd Road, New Romney, TN28 8DH
Erection of a detached dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - NEW INN, 37 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BW
Erection of two semi-detached houses facing onto Church Road.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 12 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8DD
Single-storey building containing a cafe; access gates; and associated hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 17 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BN
Change of use of part ground & first floor to a flat and the reinstatement of windows to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 17 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BN
Listed building consent for change of use of part ground & first floor to a flat.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 17 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BN
Part Retrospective Listed Building Consent for bricking up 2no windows in rear of property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 19-25 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BN
Listed Building Consent for the repair and alterations to rear elevations including changing existing UPVC windows and doors to timber joinery.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 49A HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8AH
Works to trees subject to TPO No 06 of 2018 comprising of T1 Willow reduce height by 5 metres and reduce lateral limbs by 5 metres (back to previous pollard points).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - ROSEWOOD, SPITALFIELD LANE, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8HQ
Proposed single storey rear extension and proposed porch to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 55 HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8AH
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the use of the site as a Funeral Directors, insertion of a door and change in location of air vent.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 50 THE CHURCHLANDS, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8LE
Removal of existing outbuilding and construction of side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - CRANMORE, CHURCH ROAD, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8EY
Variation of condition 7 (staff and resident ratio) of planning permission Y15/0907/SH to allow a maximum of 6 residents and 8 members of staff
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-08-28
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A brief summary of New Romney in Kent
New Romney is a historic market town in Kent, situated on the edge of Romney Marsh, known for its fertile agricultural land that was reclaimed from the sea. Once an important sea port and one of the original Cinque Ports, the town's harbour has since silted up, leaving it over a mile from the coastline. Today, New Romney serves as the headquarters for the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, making it a key location for transport and regional development. The Town has a population of approximately 7,250 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in New Romney show an average sale price of £338,220, 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 New Romney a particularly low-crime area.
New Romney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Romney, High Street, New Romney, Cannon Street. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 New Romney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Romney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.newromneytc.kentparishes.gov.uk. 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 New Romney
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near New Romney. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 New Romney.
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 New Romney were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (25), tree works (23). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 97 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.