Saltwood, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saltwood, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Saltwood
Saltwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England. The parish also encompasses the quaint hamlets of Pedlinge and Sandling, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 857 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saltwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltwood.
- 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 Saltwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Saltwood.
- - 16 Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EU
Retrospective application for the erection of a detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 16 Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EU
Replacement roof and alterations to existing side addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 25 Spanton Crescent, Hythe, CT21 4SF
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Sycamore House, Quarry Road, Hythe, CT21 5HA
Single storey rear and side extensions, and two storey side extension following the demolition of the garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Castle Derry, Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EX
Two storey side and rear extension and a canopy to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Woodpeckers, School Road, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4PP
Erection of two storey extension to front and side, single storey extension to rear. Widening of existing driveway.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Briar Cottage, 10 North Road West, Hythe, CT21 4BD
Extension to roof and alterations to the form, replacement dormer to front elevation, erection of a first-floor rear extension, a rear dormer window and rooflight
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - LIME TREE HOUSE, SANDLING ROAD, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4QJ
Works to a tree subject to TPO No 08 of 2015, T1 - Beech reduce by 3.5 metres in height and 2 metres off lateral limbs and remove all dead wood.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Spindlewood, Hillcrest Road, Hythe, CT21 5EX
Single storey rear extension, pitched dormer to front elevation, alterations to ground floor side windows, and alterations to driveway entrance with new gates.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - ALMSHOUSES, RECTORY LANE, SALTWOOD, CT21 4PZ
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1 Willow re pollarding 3 metres of regrowth back to previous points. T2 Whitebeam 2 metre crown reduction back to previous points. T3 Whitebeam 1 m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 1 HIGHFIELD CLOSE, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4QP
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/0607/FH to allow for changes to external materials.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - OLD DAIRY COTTAGE, THE GREEN, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4PS
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T.1 Ash to be reduced to previous points. T.2 Pittosporum back to previous pruning points reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 8 TURNPIKE HILL, HYTHE, CT21 4SE
Works to trees subject of TPO No 05 of 2013, T1 Pine, 5 metre crown lift up to bottom of the two lowest limbs, 1.25 metres for lateral branches on South To East side of crown.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Two Firs, The Green, SALTWOOD, CT21 4PS
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T.1 Cypress, crown lift to 4 metres, reduce top branches by max of 2 metres. Trim lateral branches by max 0.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Bullaceton, School Road, Saltwood, CT21 4PP
T1 Holme Oak - 2.5 metres height reduction and 2.5 metres off lateral limbs (back to previous points). (T2 Connifer - fell to ground level. T3 Yew - 3m off lateral limbs. T4 Sycamore - sever ivy. T5 E
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - APEX HOUSE, 64 BROCKHILL ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 4AG
T3 Two Lawsons reduced to 2.5 metres height. T4 Pollard of misshapen Juniper to height of 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 42 SEATON AVENUE, HYTHE, CT21 5HH
Rear first floor extension, proposed windows to first floor rear elevation and ground floor side and front elevations, amendments to ground floor side and rear windows, proposed rooflights to northern
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 1 HIGHFIELD CLOSE, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4QP
Erection of single storey front extension, hip to gable loft conversion with 3 rear dormers and 2 roof windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 17 CASTLE AVENUE, HYTHE, CT21 5HD
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for hardstanding and access onto an unclassified road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - BADGERS MOUNT, SANDLING ROAD, SALTWOOD, HYTHE, CT21 4QN
Demolition and relocation of existing garage; new double-storey side and single-storey rear extension including front facing balcony; proposed front elevation sun-terrace and new main entrance;
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Saltwood in Kent
Saltwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England. The parish also encompasses the quaint hamlets of Pedlinge and Sandling, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 857 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Saltwood 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 Saltwood a particularly low-crime area.
Saltwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hythe, Saltwood. 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 Saltwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lympne Escarpment SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Saltwood 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 Saltwood
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Saltwood. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Saltwood.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Saltwood were tree works (26), full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 74 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Hythe planning applications
- Pennypot planning applications
- Pedlinge planning applications
- Postling planning applications
- Palmarsh planning applications
- Newington planning applications
- Frogholt planning applications
- Newbarn 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.