Under the Wood, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Under the Wood, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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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 001B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Under the Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Under the Wood.
- 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 Under the Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Under the Wood.
- - Thatchways North Stream Marshside Kent CT3 4EQ
T17) Black Walnut reducing by approximately 3.5m (20%) and re-shaping all round, T18) Eucalyptus reduce by approximately 25% and re-shape all round, T18b) Ash reduce the tree in height by approximatel
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 Marshside Farmhouse North Stream Marshside Kent CT3 4EG
5 day exemption request. Willow tree to be felled due to storm damage. Tree located to rear of farm buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Thatchways North Stream Marshside Kent CT3 4EQ
T49- silver birch, fell tree situated within boundary of the property. T22 - willow tree, fell tree situated within boundary of the property. T44- Willow tree, pollard by 50% situated within boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Under the Wood in Kent
Under the Wood is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Under the Wood show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Under the Wood is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Under the Wood has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Marshside, Chislet, Ford, Maypole and Oldtree, Hoath, Under the Wood, Chislet, No data available for publication by HE, Highstead, Chislet, Chislet and Chitty, Boyden Gate, Chislet. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Under the Wood 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, Under the Wood 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 Under the Wood
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Under the Wood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Under the Wood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Under the Wood were listed building and heritage (8), full planning applications (2), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Marshside planning applications
- Boyden Gate planning applications
- Highstead planning applications
- Hawthorn Corner planning applications
- Shelvingford planning applications
- Hollow Street planning applications
- Chislet planning applications
- Chitty 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.