Old Tree, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Tree, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Old Tree
Old Tree, Kent, is a quaint town known for its charming community and unique character. This small town offers a rich blend of local culture and history, making it an interesting area for planning applications. With its picturesque landscapes and vibrant residents, Old Tree provides various opportunities for development while maintaining its distinctive identity.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Tree.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Tree.
- 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 Old Tree based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Old Tree.
- - Tambour Manor Church Road Hoath Kent CT3 4JT
Fell group of Leylandii trees (G1) in readiness for replanting with native trees and hedging, reduce height of mixed hedge (H1) to a finish height of 3.5m to create a more effective screen, Remove the
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land At Church Farm Hoath CT3 4LA
Outline application for the erection of 21 dwellings with associated parking, access roads, open space and play area (with all matters reserved except access and layout).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Greenoaks Farm Maypole Road Hoath Kent CT3 4LN
# 5 day exemption request# removal of 10 dead sycamores in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - The Old Post Office Stores Church Road Hoath Kent CT3 4JT
Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including air source heat pump to side elevation, loft insulation and ventilation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Tamwell Church Road Hoath Kent CT3 4JT
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer, 2 front roof lights together with insertion of first floor window to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Old Tree House Old Tree Road Hoath Kent CT3 4LE
Detached single-storey outbuilding for use as gym following demolition of existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - The Willows Maypole Lane Hoath Kent CT3 4LL
Willow tree, reduce the tree by approximately 25% and re-shape all round and lift the underside slightly (by approximately 0.5m), located in the centre of the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 2 The Old Hop Barn Hoath Court Hoath Canterbury Kent CT3 4JT
Installation of three roof-lights to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Old Tree in Kent
Old Tree, Kent, is a quaint town known for its charming community and unique character. This small town offers a rich blend of local culture and history, making it an interesting area for planning applications. With its picturesque landscapes and vibrant residents, Old Tree provides various opportunities for development while maintaining its distinctive identity.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Tree a particularly low-crime area.
Old Tree has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hoath, Rushbourne and Tile Lodge, Ford, Maypole and Oldtree, Hoath, Hollow Street and Chislet Forstal, Highstead, Chislet. 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 Old Tree includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Blean Woods SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Blean Complex. 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, Old Tree 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 Old Tree
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Old Tree. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Old Tree.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Old Tree take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Old Tree were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hoath planning applications
- Maypole planning applications
- Ford planning applications
- Millbank planning applications
- Knave's Ash planning applications
- Chislet Forstal planning applications
- Shelvingford planning applications
- Hersden planning applications
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.