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Planning in Swingfield Minnis

Approved
81%
13 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swingfield Minnis in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.

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Around Swingfield Minnis

Postcode districts

CT18 163 applications in the last 12 monthsCT15 181 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Folkestone and Hythe District Council

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About Swingfield Minnis

Swingfield Minnis is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Swingfield Minnis show an average sale price of £265,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swingfield Minnis 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 Swingfield Minnis a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Swingfield Minnis has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swingfield Minnis 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 Swingfield Minnis, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Swingfield Minnis. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swingfield Minnis?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Swingfield Minnis. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Swingfield Minnis?
The average planning decision time near Swingfield Minnis is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Swingfield Minnis?
The planning approval rate near Swingfield Minnis is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Swingfield Minnis?
The most common type of planning application near Swingfield Minnis is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Swingfield Minnis?
You can search and track planning applications near Swingfield Minnis on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.