Search North Elham planning applications

18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of North Elham · updated daily · Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Stoneacre, Park Gate Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6NFAwaiting decisionApproval of details pursuant to Condition 15 and Condition 16 (tree protection area) of planning permission 26/1163/FHApproval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 23 Oct 202626/1747/FH/CON
Stoneacre, Park Gate Hill, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6NFAwaiting decisionApproval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (external appearance & fine detailing), 6 (hard & soft landscaping), 9 (water usage), 10 (external lighting), 11 (refuse) 12 (cycle storage), 13 (energy efficiency), 14 (EV charging point), 15 (tree protection), & 16 (tree monitoring) of planning permission 26/1163/FH.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 19 Oct 202626/1712/FH/CON
Bankside, High Street, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6SYApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Goat Willow pollard to 4 metres.Works to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 3 Sep 202626/1243/FH/TCA
The Old School House, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJApprovedWorks to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Bay, crown reduction of 3 metres vertically and 0.5 metres laterally. T2 Holm Oak, T3 Viburnum & T4 Damson, crown lift to 4.2 metres above ground level. T5 Larch, crown lift to 5 metres above ground level.Works to Trees in a conservation areaReceived 6 Jul 2026Decided 4 Aug 202626/1081/FH/TCA
Rigdens, The Square, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TJRefusedListed Building Consent for removal of internal wall and access to existing chimney for woodburner.Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)Received 12 Jun 2026Decided 27 Jul 202626/0950/FH

Planning in North Elham

Approved: 87%; 55 of 61 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of North Elham in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.

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Around North Elham

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CT4 373 applications in the last 12 months

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About North Elham

North Elham is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in North Elham show an average sale price of £371,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the North Elham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes North Elham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around North Elham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Elham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near North Elham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near North Elham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were tree works (18), full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near North Elham?

In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near North Elham. The approval rate is 87%.

How long do planning decisions take near North Elham?

The average planning decision time near North Elham is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near North Elham?

The planning approval rate near North Elham is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Elham?

The most common type of planning application near North Elham is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Elham?

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