Summerfield, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Summerfield, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Summerfield are administered by Canterbury City Council. View the full Canterbury City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Canterbury
- LSOA: Canterbury 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Summerfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Summerfield.
- 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 Summerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Summerfield.
- 21/00235/A - Lower Rowling Farmhouse Rowling Road Goodnestone CT3 1PZ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00235 (Erection of double gates, relocation of driveway, new vehicular access, additional parking, new swimming pool, reflection pond, terrace, plantin
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-31 - - Lavender Farm Rowling Road Goodnestone Kent CT3 1PZ
Discharge of condition 4 (Foul sewerage), condition 5 (Surface water) pursuant to application 19/01525 Change of use of agricultural buildings to 8no. residential dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 2 Lower Rowling Farm Cottages Rowling Road Goodnestone CT3 1PZ
Erection of a two storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Land To The South Of Summerfield House Barnsole Road Staple CT3 1LD
Erection of a detached dwelling, new vehicular access with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-30
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A brief summary of Summerfield in Kent
Summerfield is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Summerfield show an average sale price of £385,702, 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 Summerfield a particularly low-crime area.
Summerfield 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 Summerfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Summerfield 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 Summerfield
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Summerfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Summerfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Summerfield were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Rowling planning applications
- Staple planning applications
- Barnsole planning applications
- Twitham planning applications
- Flemings planning applications
- Claypits planning applications
- Hammill planning applications
- Durlock planning applications
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.