Twitham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Twitham, Kent.
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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: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Dover 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Twitham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Twitham.
- 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 Twitham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Twitham.
- - Church Farm The Street Staple CT3 1LN
Change of use of agricultural buildings, including alteration, conversion and rebuild, to facilitate storage (Use Class B8) and erection of a single storey plant/utility building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - St James Church The Street Staple CT3 1LN
Erection of an outbuilding (shed demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Street Record Pettocks Lane Wingham Kent
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53 Order Making Authority: Kent County Council Title of Order: (Byway Open to All Traffic EE496 and Restricted Byway EE497 at Wingham and Goodnestone) Defin
Status: Permitted | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Somersham The Street Staple Canterbury CT3 1LN
Erection of an attached garage and insertion of 2 dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-08-07
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A brief summary of Twitham in Kent
Twitham is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Twitham 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 Twitham a particularly low-crime area.
Twitham 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 Twitham 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, Twitham 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 Twitham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Twitham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Twitham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Twitham were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.