Northbourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northbourne, Kent.
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About Northbourne
Northbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located near Deal in Kent, England. It features a public house, The Hare and Hounds, and a primary school, making it a charming community for families. Notably, it is the residence of the current and previous Baron Northbourne, providing a touch of historical significance to the area.
Population: 727 (2021)
District: Dover
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,052 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northbourne.
- 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 Northbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Northbourne.
- - 4 Triggers Row Deal Road Northbourne CT14 0LJ
Reduce to a height of 10 metres (or back to previous pruning points) of 5 multi stemmed sycamore trees situation within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-25
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A brief summary of Northbourne in Kent
Northbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located near Deal in Kent, England. It features a public house, The Hare and Hounds, and a primary school, making it a charming community for families. Notably, it is the residence of the current and previous Baron Northbourne, providing a touch of historical significance to the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 727 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Northbourne show an average sale price of £353,052, 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 Northbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Northbourne 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 Northbourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thanet Coast & Sandwich 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, Northbourne 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 Northbourne
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Northbourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northbourne were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 20% 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, 4 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.