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Planning in Northdown

Approved
89%
59 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northdown in the last 24 months, from Thanet District Council's planning register.

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About Northdown

Northdown is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Northdown show an average sale price of £321,985, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Northdown 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 Northdown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northdown has 39 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northdown 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 Northdown, 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, 86 planning applications were submitted near Northdown. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northdown?
In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Northdown. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Northdown?
The average planning decision time near Northdown is 98 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 Northdown?
The planning approval rate near Northdown is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Northdown?
The most common type of planning application near Northdown is full planning applications, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northdown?
You can search and track planning applications near Northdown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.