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Planning in Wingham

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wingham in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,755 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dover district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wingham has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wingham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winghampc.kentparishes.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wingham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wingham?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wingham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wingham?
The average planning decision time near Wingham is 60 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 Wingham?
The planning approval rate near Wingham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wingham?
The most common type of planning application near Wingham is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wingham?
You can search and track planning applications near Wingham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.