Sholden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sholden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sholden are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sholden
Sholden is a quaint village located next to the coastal town of Deal, positioned along the route to Sandwich in Kent, South East England. Its proximity to Deal makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and access to seaside amenities.
Population: 2,269 (2021)
District: Dover
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,052 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sholden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sholden.
- 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 Sholden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Sholden.
- 26/00434 - The Barn Land Behind Nos. 32-34 The Street Sholden CT14 0AL
Conversion of barn to dwelling (self-build)
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-09 - - Sholden Hall Residential Home London Road Sholden CT14 0AB
G11. 3 no Sycamores fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 24 Beech Tree Avenue Sholden CT14 0FB
Erection of a rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 8 Beech Tree Avenue Sholden Deal CT14 0FB
Installation of garage door to car barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden CT14 0AD
Non material minor amendment to approved application 22/01409 (Reserved Matters application for the details landscaping, layout, scale, and appearance pursuant to outline permission DOV/21/00402 for t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden Kent
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/01050 (Reserved matters application pursuant to outline application 22/00652 for the details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, and discharg
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden Kent
S106 Discharge - Affordable Housing Scheme (Phase 2A) pursuant to 22/00652
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden Kent
S106 details - Open Space Works Specification & Management Plan (Phase 2A)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 13 The Glade Sholden Deal CT14 0PN
Erection of single storey rear extension (conservatory demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Kent House Fairfield Sholden CT14 0PD
Conversion of detached garage to ancillary accommodation and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Land South West Of London Road Deal
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline application 22/00652 to consider all outstanding matters including appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect to the erection of Phase 2B, wh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden Deal
Erection of 9 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - 23/01078/D - Land South West Of Sholden Drive Sandwich Road Sholden Kent
Non material amendment to planning permission 23/01078 (Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning permission DOV/21/00402
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Woodstock Hull Place Sholden CT14 0AQ
Fell one Horse Chestnut (T5) and reduction by one half of two side limbs overhanging drive of one Horse Chestnut (T6) both the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1958.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Police House Number 2 22 Mongeham Road Great Mongeham Deal CT14 9PQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (conservatory demolished)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 6 Sholden Drive Sholden CT14 0EY
Garage conversion to habitable accommodation, garage doors to be replaced by windows, erection of a rear dormer window and 3 roof lights to front to facilitate a loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 48 Mongeham Road Great Mongeham CT14 9PG
Erection of two storey side, single storey rear extensions, external cladding with rooflights to side and rear (existing garage to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 8 Nicholas Way Sholden Kent CT14 0FE
Installation of roller garage door to existing carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 1 The Street Sholden CT14 0AL
Erection of bin store extension (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 16 Mongeham Road Great Mongeham CT14 9PQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (existing conservatory to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Sholden in Kent
Sholden is a quaint village located next to the coastal town of Deal, positioned along the route to Sandwich in Kent, South East England. Its proximity to Deal makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and access to seaside amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,269 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Sholden show an average sale price of £353,052, 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 Sholden a particularly low-crime area.
Sholden 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 Sholden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay; 2 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, Sholden 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 Sholden
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Sholden. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sholden.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Sholden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sholden were full planning applications (16), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Hacklinge planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.