Palmarsh, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Palmarsh, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,359 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Palmarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Palmarsh.
- 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 Palmarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Palmarsh.
- - 83 Kingfisher Avenue, Hythe, CT21 6QT
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a proposed single-storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 42 (Contamination) of planning permission Y19/1492/FH (PART APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 6 ROBINS CLOSE, HYTHE, CT21 6QP
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 5 (hard surfacing details), 6 (street lighting) and 7 (landscaping) of planning permission. 22/0391/FH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Application for approval of Reserved matters (Access, Appearance, Layout, Scale and Landscaping) for phases 5, 6 and 7 of outline planning permission Y19/1492/FH for a residential development of 400 d
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 21 PALMARSH AVENUE, HYTHE, CT21 6NT
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Application for the approval of details pursuant to Conditions 1 (scale appearance & layout), 7 (Public Rights of Way Management Scheme), 8 (details of parking), 9 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment &
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Land Adjoining 13, Herons Way, Hythe, CT21 6QS
Approval of details pursuant to condition 10 (enhanced biodiversity) of Appeal Decision APP/L2250/W/20/3245294 of planning application Y19/1176/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 1A PALMBEACH AVENUE, HYTHE, CT21 6NH
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 21 (boundary treatment) of planning permission Y15/0094/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 36 (travel plan) phase 3 & 4 of planning permission Y19/1492/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 18 (hard and soft landscape details) of planning permission Y19/1492/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (materials) of planning permission Y19/1492/FH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 4 ADMIRAL DRIVE, HYTHE, CT21 4AX
Lawful development certificate (existing) for single story rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - Nickolls Quarry, Dymchurch Road, HYTHE, CT21 4NE
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 11 (Details of The Northern Landscaping Area) of planning permission Y19/1492/FH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - 12 Palmbeach Avenue, Hythe, CT21 6NH
Front extension & two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Palmarsh in Kent
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 £403,359, 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 Palmarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Palmarsh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lympne Escarpment SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Palmarsh
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Palmarsh. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Palmarsh.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Palmarsh were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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