How long do planning decisions take near West Stourmouth?

The average planning decision time near West Stourmouth is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near West Stourmouth?

The planning approval rate near West Stourmouth is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Stourmouth?

The most common type of planning application near West Stourmouth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Stourmouth?

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West Stourmouth, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Stourmouth, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Stourmouth are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Stourmouth

West Stourmouth is a civil parish located in the Dover non-metropolitan district of Kent, England. It includes the settlements of East and West Stourmouth, along with the hamlet of Plucks Gutter, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Dover
Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
LSOA: Dover 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Stourmouth.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Stourmouth.

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 Stourmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near West Stourmouth.

- Public Footpaths EE135 And EE135A (Part) Church Lane Stourmouth Kent
Proposed Diversion of Public Footpaths EE135 and EE135A (Part)
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-08
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26/00225 - Public Footpaths EE135 And EE135A (Part) Church Lane Stourmouth Kent
Proposed Diversion of Public Footpaths EE135 and EE135A (Part)
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-08
26/00497 - New House Farm Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00377 for (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings and the conversion of barn to 1no. residential dwelling with associated gardens and p
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-29
- New House Farm Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00377 for (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings and the conversion of barn to 1no. residential dwelling with associated gardens and p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-28
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- Sherrys Farm Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HS
Erection of a dwelling, vehicular access associated parking and landscaping (self build)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-31
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- New House Farm Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00377 for "Erection of 2no. detached dwellings and the conversion of barn to 1no. residential dwelling with associated gardens and p
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-11-14
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- New House Farm Church Lane Stourmouth CT3 1HS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00377 (Erection of 2no. detached dwellings and the conversion of barn to 1no. residential dwelling with associated gardens and parki
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of West Stourmouth in Kent

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Stourmouth a particularly low-crime area.

West Stourmouth 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.

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Planning Activity in West Stourmouth

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Stourmouth. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Stourmouth.

At 63 days on average, decisions near West Stourmouth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near West Stourmouth were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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