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Planning in Palmarsh

Approved
83%
43 of 49 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Palmarsh

Palmarsh is a community located in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Originally a hamlet on the outskirts of Romney Marsh, it has now evolved into part of a larger conurbation with the historic town of Hythe due to modern development along the A259 coastal road. This transformation presents various planning opportunities and considerations for potential projects in the area.

Property prices in Palmarsh show an average sale price of £390,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Palmarsh 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 Palmarsh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Palmarsh has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Palmarsh 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 Palmarsh, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Palmarsh. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (11), outline applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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 Palmarsh?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Palmarsh. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Palmarsh?
The average planning decision time near Palmarsh is 77 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 Palmarsh?
The planning approval rate near Palmarsh is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Palmarsh?
The most common type of planning application near Palmarsh is discharge of conditions, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Palmarsh?
You can search and track planning applications near Palmarsh on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.