Snowdown, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Snowdown, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Snowdown are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Snowdown
Snowdown is a hamlet located near Dover in Kent, England. Historically significant for housing one of the four main collieries of the Kent coalfield, the site has been shaped by its mining heritage, with the colliery closing its operations in 1987. This backdrop may influence current planning applications as the area evolves from its industrial roots.
District: Aylesham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £265,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Snowdown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Snowdown.
- 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 Snowdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Snowdown.
- 26/00568 - 12 South Avenue Snowdown Dover CT15 4JW
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension and a porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 12 South Avenue Snowdown Dover CT15 4JW
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension and a porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 6 Weston Mews Sandwich Road Snowdown Kent CT15 4FA
Non-material amendment to DOV/23/00495 (Erection of two storey side extension and porch) to alter ground floor elevation material to cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Snowdown in Kent
Snowdown is a hamlet located near Dover in Kent, England. Historically significant for housing one of the four main collieries of the Kent coalfield, the site has been shaped by its mining heritage, with the colliery closing its operations in 1987. This backdrop may influence current planning applications as the area evolves from its industrial roots. It sits within the Aylesham district.
Property prices in Snowdown show an average sale price of £265,700, 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 Snowdown a particularly low-crime area.
Snowdown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Denne Hill Park, Womenswold. 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 Snowdown includes 12 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, Snowdown 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 Snowdown
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Snowdown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Snowdown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Snowdown were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 19% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.