Seabrook, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seabrook, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Seabrook
Seabrook is a charming coastal village located in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, nestled between Sandgate and Hythe along the English Channel. Known for its scenic seaside walks and watersports, the village offers a vibrant community atmosphere, anchored by a Church of England Primary School. The historic Royal Military Canal begins at Seabrook's western boundary, while the popular promenade connecting Seabrook to Hythe draws visitors during the summer months, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to tourism and community development.
District: 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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seabrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seabrook.
- 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 Seabrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Seabrook.
- - Seabrook Primary School, Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RL
Consultation request KCC/FH/0045/2026 for Demolition of an existing dilapidated single-storey classroom block and associated outbuildings and canopies and construction of a new permanent single-storey
Status: Permitted | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Seabrook Primary School, Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL
Demolition of an existing dilapidated single-storey classroom block and associated outbuildings and canopies and construction of a new permanent single-storey classroom building to provide replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land rear of 192 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RA
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/2189/FH to allow relocation of the parking bays & secure cycle storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 158 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5RA
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (privacy screen) of planning permission 25/1292/FH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 244 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5RQ
First floor extension and rear dormer loft extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 93 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5QP
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 23/1557/FH to allow for the creation of a roof terrace with metal railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Ferne Lodge, 87 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QP
Change of use from a guest house (use class C1) to a residential family assessment centre (use class C2).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 93 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5QP
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/1557/FH to allow for alterations to the proposed external layout together with the insertion of one no. door and window to serve the bin and bike store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - LAND REAR OF 192 SEABROOK ROAD, HYTHE, CT21 5RA
Proposed single storey two bedroom dwelling with associated parking and soft and hard landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 93 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QP
S.73a application for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow the omission of a second floor rear gable extension, changes to the approved fenestration, the internal layout and other ex
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Seabrook in Kent
Seabrook is a charming coastal village located in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, nestled between Sandgate and Hythe along the English Channel. Known for its scenic seaside walks and watersports, the village offers a vibrant community atmosphere, anchored by a Church of England Primary School. The historic Royal Military Canal begins at Seabrook's western boundary, while the popular promenade connecting Seabrook to Hythe draws visitors during the summer months, making it a key area for potential planning applications related to tourism and community development. It sits within the Hythe district.
Property prices in Seabrook 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 Seabrook a particularly low-crime area.
Seabrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sandgate The Esplanade. 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 Seabrook includes 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Seabrook
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Seabrook. Of these, 47% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Seabrook.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Seabrook were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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