Sandwich, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandwich, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Sandwich are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sandwich
Sandwich, located in the Dover District of Kent, is a historical town and civil parish with a population of 4,985. Renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including listed public houses and ancient town walls, Sandwich was once a prominent port, now situated 2 miles from the sea due to changes in the Wantsum Channel. The town is also notable for its proximity to nature reserves and prestigious golf courses, such as Royal St George's and Prince's, making it a vibrant hub for educational and cultural events.
Population: 4,850 (2021) · Area: 859.0 km²
District: Dover
Website: http://www.open-sandwich.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £418,070 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Dover 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandwich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandwich.
- 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 Sandwich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Sandwich.
- 26/00633 - Kent Renewable Energy Limited Artillery Way Discovery Park Sandwich CT13 9DN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/01446 for (Installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated infrastructure) to allow for the siting of 3 additi
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-11 - TC/26/00081 - 8 Upper Strand Street Sandwich CT13 9EE
Re-pollard back to previous pollard pruning points of one Crab Apple tree (T1); pollard to just above remaining live shoots of one Olive tree (T2), both situated within a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 8 Upper Strand Street Sandwich CT13 9EE
T1 - Crab Apple - mature spreading tree in confined rear courtyard garden - to re-pollard cutting new growth back to previous pollard pruning points - thereby reducing canopy by 2m. Reason - continuin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - LCON/25/00252/B - 31A High Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9EB
Discharge of condition 4 (schedule of proposed repairs to substrate) pursuant to application 25/00252 Proposal for the removal and reinstatement to part of deteriorated render and to renew, and to rep
Status: Approved | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 31A High Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9EB
Discharge of condition 4 (schedule of proposed repairs to substrate) pursuant to application 25/00252 Proposal for the removal and reinstatement to part of deteriorated render and to renew, and to rep
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - CON/25/00807/A - 8 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA
Discharge of condition 3 (bike storage), condition 4 (refuse and recycling) pursuant to application 25/00807 Change of use of first floor from retail to residential (to create a first and second floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-05 - LCON/25/00808/A - 8 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA
Discharge of condition 3 (a - details of all new joinery, b - details of mechanical ventilation/flues) pursuant to application 25/00808 Replacement of window with door to rear elevation. Removal of pa
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 8 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA
Discharge of condition 3 (bike storage), condition 4 (refuse and recycling) pursuant to application 25/00807 Change of use of first floor from retail to residential (to create a first and second floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 8 Market Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DA
Discharge of condition 3 (a - details of all new joinery, b - details of mechanical ventilation/flues) pursuant to application 25/00808 Replacement of window with door to rear elevation. Removal of pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 7 King Street Sandwich CT13 9BT
T1-T3 - x3 Silver Birch Trees - Reduce back to previous cut points. Encroaching on neighbouring properties and blocking sunlight. REQUEST - Could we get consent to carry out this work on a 3 yearly ba
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - TC/26/00072 - 7 King Street Sandwich CT13 9BT
T1-T3 - x3 Silver Birch Trees - Reduce back to previous cut points. Encroaching on neighbouring properties and blocking sunlight. REQUEST - Could we get consent to carry out this work on a 3 yearly ba
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-22 - LCON/25/00252/A - 31A High Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9EB
Discharge of condition 2 (mechanical ventilation), condition 3 (render details) pursuant to application 25/00252 Proposal for the removal and reinstatement to part of deteriorated render and to renew,
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 31A High Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9EB
Discharge of condition 2 (mechanical ventilation), condition 3 (render details) pursuant to application 25/00252 Proposal for the removal and reinstatement to part of deteriorated render and to renew,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - TC/26/00070 - Sandwich Tennis Club Sandown Road Sandwich Kent CT13 9JZ
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-16 - - Sandwich Tennis Club Sandown Road Sandwich Kent CT13 9JZ
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Downs Court Farm Sandown Road Sandwich Kent CT13 9JZ
T1- Hazel and Bayreduce height by 4m. T2- 2x holly trees- reshape by max of 2m. T3 western cedar- clear tree by 2meters around wires. T4 conifer- reduce tree 5m. T5- Dead Cedar- fell. T6- Plum- reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Vigo Sandown Road Sandwich CT13 9JZ
Erection of a rear porch and replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 6A, 6B, 6C Strand Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DZ
Erection of a first and second floor extension to facilitate 2 residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 1 Stonar Close Sandwich CT13 9LH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (existing rear extension to be demolished)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Griffin Cottage 24 Upper Strand Street Sandwich CT13 9EL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/01250 (Insert ground floor rear wall opening and insert partition to form shower room. Replace rear side elevation door with window)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-08
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A brief summary of Sandwich in Kent
Sandwich, located in the Dover District of Kent, is a historical town and civil parish with a population of 4,985. Renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including listed public houses and ancient town walls, Sandwich was once a prominent port, now situated 2 miles from the sea due to changes in the Wantsum Channel. The town is also notable for its proximity to nature reserves and prestigious golf courses, such as Royal St George's and Prince's, making it a vibrant hub for educational and cultural events. The Town has a population of approximately 4,850 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Sandwich covers an area of approximately 859.0 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 Sandwich show an average sale price of £418,070, 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 Sandwich a particularly low-crime area.
Sandwich has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Sandwich includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sandwich Bay; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandwich planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.open-sandwich.co.uk. 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 Sandwich
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Sandwich. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sandwich.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandwich were full planning applications (30), tree works (26), listed building and heritage (15). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 94 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 69 applications
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