Reculver, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reculver, Kent.
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About Reculver
Reculver is a picturesque village and coastal resort located approximately 3 miles east of Herne Bay, along the north coast of Kent. Situated within the City of Canterbury district, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Reculver ward, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and local amenities.
Population: 4,400 · Area: 2.8 km²
District: Canterbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,613 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reculver.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reculver.
- 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 Reculver based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Reculver.
- - Reculver Caravan Park Reculver Lane Herne Bay Kent CT6 6SU
Proposed conversion of existing buildings to form no. 3 holiday lets and no. 2 facilities blocks, with associated infrastructure, hardstanding, parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2023-09-07
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A brief summary of Reculver in Kent
Reculver is a picturesque village and coastal resort located approximately 3 miles east of Herne Bay, along the north coast of Kent. Situated within the City of Canterbury district, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Reculver ward, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,400. It sits within the Canterbury district.
Reculver covers an area of approximately 2.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Reculver show an average sale price of £304,613, 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 Reculver a particularly low-crime area.
Reculver has one conservation area within its boundaries: Reculver. 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 Reculver includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thanet Coast SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Margate and Long Sands; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 3 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.
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