Wingham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wingham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wingham are administered by Dover District Council. View the full Dover District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wingham
Wingham is a village and civil parish located in the Dover District of Kent, England. Situated along the historic A257 route, which connects Richborough to London, Wingham is also in proximity to Canterbury, making it a notable area for potential planning applications due to its strategic location and rich heritage.
Population: 1,755 (2021)
District: Dover
Website: http://www.winghampc.kentparishes.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dover
- Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
- LSOA: Dover 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wingham.
- 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 Wingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Wingham.
- 26/00574 - Yew Tree House High Street Wingham CT3 1AB
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) works to a listed building for the removal of a 1st floor partition wall and associated repairs.
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-26 - TC/26/00078 - 94 High Street Wingham CT3 1DE
See location Plan attached for locations of trees. T1 - Beech Tree - Works; Fell to ground. The tree exhibits advanced Meripilus Giganteus infection at the base indicating significant root decay and c
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 94 High Street Wingham CT3 1DE
See location Plan attached for locations of trees. T1 - Beech Tree - Works; Fell to ground. The tree exhibits advanced Meripilus Giganteus infection at the base indicating significant root decay and c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - TC/26/00066 - Wingham House Canterbury Road Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1BH
Works to trees in a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-12 - TC/26/00065 - 100 High Street Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1BU
Works to trees in a conservation area Osmanthus Heterophllus (Holly Olive) - Tree half way up the garden circled red on the site plan - cut over hanging lower level branches back to boundary line of p
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-05-12 - - O/S 53 High Street Wingham CT3 1AA
Regulation 5 (The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017) notification for the installation of a 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Old Canonry Canterbury Road Wingham CT3 1BB
this request relates to a large magnolia tree within the back garden of the old canonry. It is located near the boundary to The Dog (pub) next door. the works will be a prune and removal of dead branc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 11D The Square High Street Wingham CT3 1TQ
Mimosa (T1) fell, Laurel (T2) remove large, low lateral limb and reduce to 2.4 metres in height, both situated within a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 11F The Square High Street Wingham CT3 1TQ
Fell one Goat WIllow (T1) situated within a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Studio Harris's Alley Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1AE
Fell one False Acacia (T1) the subject of Tree Preservation Order No 4 of 2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land South Of Staple Road Wingham CT3 1LX
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 19 dwellinghouses with associated access, parking, landscaping and all associated development
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land To The North Of Skye Court Wingham CT3 1AA
Erection of a dwelling (self-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 27 High Street Wingham Canterbury CT3 1AW
Fell one Cherry Plum tree situated within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Footpath Field Staple Road Wingham Kent
Non-material amendment to DOV/23/00976 (Full application for the erection of 71 dwellings including affordable housing, with associated access, infrastructure, drainage, public open space and landscap
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 32 South Court Drive Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1AF
Erection of front and rear dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion including new first floor window to south elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Canon House School Lane Wingham CT3 1BD
Crown lift to 5 metres above highway and crown lift remaining crown to balance, prune back selected branches to provide 1.5 metres clearance from communication cables, and crown reduce the remaining c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-12-06
View full details - - 9 Edmund Street Wingham CT3 1BT
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 93 High Street Wingham Canterbury CT3 1DE
Fell a row of Leylandi Cypress trees situated within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Canon Place School Lane Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1BD
Replacement of timber windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Topaz Preston Hill Wingham CT3 1DD
Reduce in height by 2 metres and balance canopy of one Cherry Plum tree (T1) situated within a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Wingham in Kent
Wingham is a village and civil parish located in the Dover District of Kent, England. Situated along the historic A257 route, which connects Richborough to London, Wingham is also in proximity to Canterbury, making it a notable area for potential planning applications due to its strategic location and rich heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,755 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wingham a particularly low-crime area.
Wingham 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 Wingham 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, Wingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winghampc.kentparishes.gov.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 Wingham
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Wingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Wingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wingham were tree works (11), full planning applications (6), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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