St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent.
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About St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is a picturesque village in Kent, England, strategically located just off the coastal road between Deal and Dover. The village features a central area approximately ¾ mile from the sea, with the residential Nelson Park located further inland and St Margaret's Bay nestled below the cliffs to the north of South Foreland. Notably, the parish church, dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch, is a Grade I listed building, reflecting the area's historical significance and charm.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Margaret's at Cliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Margaret's at Cliffe.
- 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 St Margaret's at Cliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near St Margaret's at Cliffe.
- - South Foreland House Hotel Road St Margarets Bay Dover Kent CT15 6DX
Erection of garage extension to eastern side, replacement of main roof covering, insertion of two rear rooflights and installation of solar panels to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land Between Crossways And The Gardens Droveway Gardens St Margarets Bay Kent
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 The Kent County Council (Public Footpath ER28 (Part) St Margaret's At Cliffe) Definitive Map Modification Order 2026
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Ashworth House Foreland Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6EB
T1 - Sycamore reduce back to previous point - approximately 2- 3 metres of regrowth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Priory Lodge 18 The Droveway St Margarets Bay CT15 6DJ
Alterations to windows/door, ground floor, rear and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Pinehurst 7 Salisbury Road St Margarets Bay Dover CT15 6DL
Erection of raised decking and glass balustrade to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Dial House 23 St Margarets Road St Margarets Bay Dover Kent CT15 6EQ
Tree 1 Beech- Increase headroom on southeast side to give 0.5m of vertical clearance from utility pole and lines,Tree 2 Monterey cypress- Remove end-loaded limbs, G3 Mixed species including Yew trees-
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Villa Gris Nez Bay Hill St Margarets Bay CT15 6DU
Raise crown to 5 metres above ground level and crown thin by 20% of a row of Beech the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 3 of 2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Coastguard Mews Bay Hill St Margarets Bay CT15 6DU
Non material amendment for planning permission 21/00317 "Erection of a three-storey detached building to incorporate 5no. self-contained flats; erection of two-storey and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - South Foreland Cottage Foreland Road St Margarets Bay Dover CT15 6EB
Felling of 4 Yucca palms situated within a conservation area followed by the planting of a Pyrus Salicifolia. We would try and dig up these Yucca rather than cutting them down as it may be possible to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Colton 25 Granville Road St Margarets Bay Dover Kent CT15 6DS
Erection of single storey rear extension with roof terrace and associated window and door alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Hillside 11 Granville Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6DR
Re-pollard back to previous pruning points of one Sycamore (T1), and a group of Sycamores (G1); crown reduce by 2-3 metres overall of one Yew (T2); re- pollard back to previous pruning points of a gro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Cool Na Slee 48 Granville Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6DS
Erection of a dwellinghouse and garage, formation of vehicular access (existing side extension of 48 to be demolished) Self Build
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - South Foreland House Hotel Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6DX
Copper Beech (T1, T2 and T3) - overall crown reduction back to previous pruning points and crown raise to 4 metres (as agreed by agent by email of 14.11.2024); Holm Oak (T4) and Yew (T5) - 2 metre ove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - Gironde 43 Salisbury Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6DL
Conversion of garage to ancillary use and insertion of window and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Ledgeland 17 St Margarets Road St Margarets Bay Dover CT15 6EQ
Reduce by one third to a height of approximately 8 metres of one Beech tree situated within a conservation area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - The White House 3 St Margarets Road St Margarets Bay CT15 6EQ
Erection of a first floor extension with dormer window over existing garage to form an annexe for ancillary use with steps, balcony and glass balustrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Landfall 39 Salisbury Road St Margarets Bay Kent CT15 6DL
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00673 (Erection of a single storey rear extension, replacement roof tiles, rear rooflight, re-render/cladding, alterations, and insertion of 2 windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Old Chapel Sea Street St Margarets At Cliffe Dover Kent CT15 6AR
Discharge of condition 4 (samples) pursuant to application 22/00477 Erection of a detached dwelling, new vehicle access and parking, construction of retaining and boundary walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Bay Hill House 8 The Droveway St Margarets Bay Dover Kent CT15 6DJ
Discharge of condition 4 (archaeology), condition 5 (below ground excavation details) pursuant to application 22/00858 Erection of a two storey rear extension with Juliette balcony, side and rear dorm
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Neptune Bay Hill St Margaret's Bay CT15 6BZ
Erection of a detached dwelling, garage, vehicular access, parking and turning area with landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of St Margaret's at Cliffe in Kent
St Margaret's at Cliffe is a picturesque village in Kent, England, strategically located just off the coastal road between Deal and Dover. The village features a central area approximately ¾ mile from the sea, with the residential Nelson Park located further inland and St Margaret's Bay nestled below the cliffs to the north of South Foreland. Notably, the parish church, dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch, is a Grade I listed building, reflecting the area's historical significance and charm.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Margaret's at Cliffe a particularly low-crime area.
St Margaret's at Cliffe 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 St Margaret's at Cliffe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs. 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 St Margaret's at Cliffe
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near St Margaret's at Cliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Margaret's at Cliffe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near St Margaret's at Cliffe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near St Margaret's at Cliffe were full planning applications (13), tree works (9), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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