West Hythe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hythe, Kent.
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About West Hythe
West Hythe is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Hythe in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Situated near Palmarsh and just a few miles west of the historic cinque port town of Hythe, it has a small estimated population of 566 as of 2020, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,359 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Folkestone and Hythe
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 010E
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 2
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hythe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hythe.
- 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 Hythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near West Hythe.
- - Rivermede, West Hythe Road, West Hythe, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4NT
Erection of front, side and rear extensions with hipped to gable roof extensions including 4no. dormer windows, installation of air source pump, following demolition of outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Longacre Nurseries, St Marys Road, West Hythe, Hythe, CT21 4NU
Planning Permission in Principle for the development of 4-6 dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - TANGA, LYMPNE HILL, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4NX
Non Material Amendment to planning permission to planning permission 25/0385/FH to allow for a reduction to the proposal, omitting the basement level and reducing the western side elevation of the hou
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - TANGA, LYMPNE HILL, LYMPNE, HYTHE, CT21 4NX
Proposed basement and ground floor extension to the western side elevation. Proposed ground floor extension to the east side of the house. Proposed re-roofing of the studio and the house and a propose
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Unit 1, Riverside Business and Craft Center, West Hythe Road, Hythe, CT21 4NB
Variation of Condition 3 (times of opening) of planning permission Y15/0139/SH to allow for 15 temporary licenses per year for opening hours from 09.00 to 01.00
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of West Hythe in Kent
West Hythe is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Hythe in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. Situated near Palmarsh and just a few miles west of the historic cinque port town of Hythe, it has a small estimated population of 566 as of 2020, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in West Hythe show an average sale price of £403,359, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Hythe is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Hythe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lympne. 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 Hythe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lympne Escarpment SSSI; 4 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 Hythe 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 Hythe
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near West Hythe. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Hythe.
The average decision time of 46 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 Hythe were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lympne planning applications
- Berwick planning applications
- Palmarsh planning applications
- Pedlinge planning applications
- Newingreen planning applications
- Pennypot planning applications
- Donkey Street planning applications
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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.