West Hougham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hougham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
District: Hougham Without
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hougham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hougham.
- 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 West Hougham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near West Hougham.
- - Setterfields The Street West Hougham Dover Kent CT15 7BB
Erection of flat roof dormer to rear elevation, 2 pitch roof dormers to front elevation, boundary wall and detached outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 13 Lady Garne Road West Hougham CT15 7BA
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, insertion of rear rooflight (existing garage to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-03-14
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A brief summary of West Hougham in Kent
West Hougham is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Hougham Without district.
Property prices in West Hougham show an average sale price of £403,680, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the West Hougham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Hougham 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 West Hougham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI; 6 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, West Hougham 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 West Hougham
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Hougham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 West Hougham.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Hougham were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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.