Walmer, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walmer, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walmer are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walmer
Walmer is a coastal town in the Dover district of Kent, situated six miles southeast of Sandwich. Known for its scenic coastline and historic castle, it attracts a significant number of tourists. The population has grown from 6,693 in 2001 to 8,178 in the 2011 Census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.
Population: 7,839 (2021)
District: Dover
Website: http://www.walmercouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £369,005 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walmer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walmer.
- 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 Walmer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Walmer.
- 21/00776/A - Redcote Lodge 15 St Marys Road Deal CT14 7NQ Kent CT14 7QB
Non material minor amendment to approved application 21/00776 (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings with vehicular access and associated parking) to replace roof-mounted solar panels with integrated So
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Redcote Lodge 15 St Marys Road Deal CT14 7NQ Kent CT14 7QB
Non material minor amendment to approved application 21/00776 (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings with vehicular access and associated parking) to replace roof-mounted solar panels with integrated So
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - CON/25/00876/A - Land Next To Whiteville Lawn Road Walmer CT14 7ND
Discharge of condition 3 (Landscaping) pursuant to application 25/00876 - Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 21/01606 for (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings (existin
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Land Next To Whiteville Lawn Road Walmer CT14 7ND
Discharge of condition 3 (Landscaping) pursuant to application 25/00876 - Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 21/01606 for (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings (existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 26/00489 - 2 St Marys Road Walmer CT14 7QA
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.60m, for which the maximum height would be 3.00m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 2 St Marys Road Walmer CT14 7QA
Erection of a rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.60m, for which the maximum height would be 3.00m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 18 Salisbury Road Walmer CT14 7QQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, raised decking, steps with glass balustrade and insertion of window to side elevation (partial demolition of garage/storeroom)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 169 Dover Road Walmer CT14 7NB
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension to create an annex and two storey side extension (existing garage to be demolished)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 2 Greenacre Drive Walmer CT14 7UQ
Re-pollard to previous pollard points one Holm Oak (T1) the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1965
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 80 Liverpool Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7NL
Reduce the south-west facing lateral canopies (only) by no more than 2 metres of two groups of Pines (G1 and G2) the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 9 of 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 12 Salisbury Road Walmer CT14 7QQ
Erection of a rear dormer window with Juliette balcony to facilitate a loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Pump House Liverpool Road Walmer Kent
Crown lift to 4 metres above ground level of one Pine (T1) the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1959.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Formal Gardens And Ruins Lord Warden Avenue Walmer
Re-pollard back to previous pruning points one London Plane the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1959.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Meadowside Respite Centre Liverpool Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7NN
Formation of new vehicular access, widening of driveway and 14 parking spaces
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 31 Granville Road Walmer CT14 7LQ
Crown lift to 4 metres over driveway, building and neighbouring property and prune back laterals on north and north east side of the canopy by approximately 1.5 metres of one Silver Birch (T1) the sub
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-08-31
View full details - - 27 Granville Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7LQ
Crown reduce by 4 metres overall (30%) of a group of 3 Sycamores (G1) crown reduce by 4 metres overall leaving lower growth intact of one Sycamore (T1), all the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 25 Archery Square Walmer CT14 7JA
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the replacement of porch pillars and repairs to porch roof (existing porch side walls to be removed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 31 Granville Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7LQ
Re-pollard back to previous pruning points of two White Poplars the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 1 of 1959.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-02-09
View full details - - 6 St Mildreds Court Walmer CT14 7NH
Erection of pitched roof front extension, garage conversion and door opening to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 5 Granville Road Walmer Deal CT14 7LU
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension, insertion of roof lights and replacement front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Walmer in Kent
Walmer is a coastal town in the Dover district of Kent, situated six miles southeast of Sandwich. Known for its scenic coastline and historic castle, it attracts a significant number of tourists. The population has grown from 6,693 in 2001 to 8,178 in the 2011 Census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,839 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
Property prices in Walmer show an average sale price of £369,005, 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 Walmer a particularly low-crime area.
Walmer 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walmer planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.walmercouncil.co.uk/. 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 Walmer
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Walmer. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Walmer maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Walmer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Walmer were tree works (30), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
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