Swingfield Minnis, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swingfield Minnis, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,680 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swingfield Minnis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swingfield Minnis.
- 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 Swingfield Minnis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Swingfield Minnis.
- - Folkestone Garden Centre, Canterbury Road, Swingfield Minnis, Folkestone, CT15 7HX
Approval of details pursuant to parts A-C of condition 27 (contamination) of planning permission 23/0963/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Folkestone Garden Centre, Canterbury Road, Swingfield Minnis, Folkestone, CT15 7HX
Hybrid application seeking full planning permission for the demolition of the existing greenhouses, store buildings and toilet block alongside the refurbishment of existing garden centre building and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Swingfield Minnis in Kent
Swingfield Minnis is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Swingfield Minnis show an average sale price of £403,680, 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 Swingfield Minnis a particularly low-crime area.
Swingfield Minnis 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 Swingfield Minnis includes 10 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Swingfield Minnis
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Swingfield Minnis. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Swingfield Minnis.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swingfield Minnis were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.