Search Staple planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Staple · updated daily · Dover District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Durlock Bridge Farm Durlock Road Staple CT3 1JUAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the erection of an agricultural buildingReceived 28 Oct 202626/01005
- Durlock Bridge Farm Durlock Road Staple CT3 1JUAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the erection of an agricultural buildingReceived 28 Oct 202626/01004
- The Colt Bungalow Durlock Bridge Farm Durlock Road Staple CT3 1JUAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extension including extension to first floor balcony with balustradeReceived 30 Sep 202626/00900
- Yew Tree Cottage Barnsole Road Woodnesborough CT13 0EWAwaiting decisionInsertion of a side dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion and rooflightsFull Planning PermissionReceived 28 Aug 202626/00809
- Land Rear Of The Hollies Lower Road Staple CT3 1LHAwaiting decisionErection of a dwelling and garage with associated landscaping and parking (two independent residential static caravans and outbuildings to be removed)Full Planning PermissionReceived 21 Aug 202626/00782
Planning in Staple
- Approved
- 67%
- 8 of 10 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Staple in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.
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Around Staple
Postcode districts
CT3 371 applications in the last 12 monthsCT13 166 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Dover District Council
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About Staple
Staple is a quaint village and civil parish located in east Kent, England. Nestled southwest of Ash and the town of Sandwich, and east of Canterbury, this charming area offers a blend of rural character and proximity to key regional hubs, making it a potential focal point for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 549 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Staple show an average sale price of £371,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Staple area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Staple a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Staple has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staple 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Staple, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Staple. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (3), amendments (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).