How long do planning decisions take near Seaton?

The average planning decision time near Seaton is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Seaton?

The planning approval rate near Seaton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Seaton?

The most common type of planning application near Seaton is listed building consent applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Seaton?

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Seaton, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Seaton, Kent.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £345,999 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seaton.

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 Seaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Seaton.

- Springtime The List Wickhambreaux Kent CT3 1RX
Non-material amendment to planning permission CA/24/00545/FUL for the single storey rear extension, two storey rear extension and dormer to rear together with porch to front, pergola to rear, three ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Dyke House The Street Wickhambreaux Kent CT3 1RP
2 x Yew and 1x Sycamore, reduce 3 trees in rear garden by 50% to inline with top of the neighbours wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Carpenters Barn The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QN
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (windows), 5 (drawings), 6 (solar panels), 7 (removal of solar panels) and 8 (rooflights) of planning permission CA/25/01991/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Seaton House Seaton Road Ickham Kent CT3 1SL
T1) Beech Tree in very close proximity to the building and inspection chamber leading to property drainage system. Remove to ground level in stages to reduce the risk of ground heave. T2) Beech Tree i
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Ickham Court The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QW
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA//19/00395 for the proposed single-storey detached 3 bay car barn with electric charging points; to allow the installation of 3 timber gara
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Ickham Court The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QW
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA//18/00519 for the proposed single-storey detached garage together with external alterations to existing outbuilding; to allow the relocati
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Ickham Court The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QW
Variation of condition 2 (drawings) of planning permission CA//18/00520/LB for application for listed building consent for internal and external alterations, to allow alteration to flue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Flagstones The Street Wickhambreaux Kent CT3 1RT
T1) Cobstand (Cobnut) re coppice to remove invasive branches located in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Hallowes The Street Wickhambreaux Kent CT3 1RP
Hawthorn Tree located to the rear of the property - removal of two branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Treasury Barn The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QN
5 Day Exemption- T1 - Sorbus Aria in rear garden, fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-09-05
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- Ickham Hall The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QT
Application for Listed Building Consent for external and internal alterations including single storey rear extension and single-storey front extension with garage, three dormer windows, creation of op
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Ickham Hall The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QT
Single storey rear extension, single storey front extension with garage and three dormer windows together with orangery to rear elevation of cottage, new gates, wider access points and repairs to boun
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-07-12
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- 2 Ickham Oast House The Street Ickham Kent CT3 1QR
Application for Listed building Consent for installation of 3 roof lights together with internal alterations including replacement of existing roof lights, removal of false ceiling, construction of pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Seaton in Kent

Seaton is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Seaton show an average sale price of £345,999, 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 Seaton a particularly low-crime area.

Seaton has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lampen Stream, Stodmarsh, Ickham, Wickhambreaux and Seaton, No data available for publication by HE, Lee Priory and Garrington, Ickham and Well, Bramling, Ickham and Well. 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 Seaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Preston Marshes SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Seaton

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Seaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seaton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Seaton were listed building and heritage (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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