New Romney, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Romney, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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: £351,605 (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 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
19 planning applications found near New Romney.
- - 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 - - 50 The Churchlands, New Romney, TN28 8LE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 2 VIRGINIA COTTAGES, ROME ROAD, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8DN
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the continued use of the 3rd bedroom in the loft space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - THE PRIORY, ASHFORD ROAD, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BZ
Works to trees the subject of TPO No. 03 of 2017 Pine fell to ground level.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - CALDECOT HOUSE, NORTH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8DW
Situated in a Conservation Area Felling of Bramley Apple Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - COACH HOUSE COFFEE SHOP, CHURCH CLOSE, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8AR
Works to trees situated in a conservation area. G1 Conifer Hedge - Reduce conifer hedge in height by a max of 2 mts, trim back side growth by a max of of 1 mt.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS, CHURCH LANE, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8ER
Conversion of garage to meeting room, installation of new glazed door system, siting of container unit and erection of new external storage cage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8BT
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Noise Impact Assessment) of planning permission 24/1549/FH
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 79 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AZ
Advertisement consent for a single-sided D6 digital advertisement display.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - CALDECOT HOUSE, NORTH STREET, NEW ROMNEY, TN28 8DW
Works to a tree situated in a Conservation area comprising of a Bramley Apple crown reduction of approx 2 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - The Old Coach House, Church Close, New Romney, TN28 8AR
Removal of garage doors to be replaced with bay windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - North Street House, North Street, New Romney, TN28 8DW
Works to trees situated within a Conservation area comprising of overall reduction to T1 Tulip by up to 4 metres, T2 Olive by up to 2 metres, T3 Ornamental Cherry by up to 2 metres, T4 Laburnum by up
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 53 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AJ
1 fascia sign and 1 hanging sign, both externally illuminated and 1 LED digital display board located internally
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-10-06
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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 £351,605, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near New Romney. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near New Romney.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near New Romney were full planning applications (13), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.