Wingham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wingham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £385,702 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Canterbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Herne Bay and Sandwich
- LSOA: Canterbury 010C
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
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
22 planning applications found near Wingham.
- - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 11B The Square High Street Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1TQ
Crown reduction by a maximum of 3.5 metres in height and 2 metres laterally and cut back overhang to boundary of one Silver Birch tree situated within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-03-02
View full details - - Oakfield House High Street Wingham CT3 1BU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 20/01107 (Erection of ground floor and first floor rear extensions) to allow changes to the lift shaft
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dover | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 99 High Street Wingham Canterbury CT3 1BU
Ilex (T1) - 30% crown reduction; Prunus (T2) - prune back overhanging branches to boundary; Fraxinus (T3) - fell to ground level; Prunus Cerasifera (T4) - prune out epicormic growth and reduce crown b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 1 The Courtyard, Dambridge Farm Buildings Dambridge Farm Road Wingham CT3 1NQ
Application for Listed Building Consent for extension to rear north elevation of outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - 1 North Court Road Wingham Canterbury CT3 1BN
Re-pollard back to previous pollard points of one Silver Birch tree situated within a conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dover | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Telephone Cottage High Street Wingham CT3 1AA
Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions with 2 roof lights (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dover | Date: 2023-05-19
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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.
Property prices in Wingham show an average sale price of £385,702, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Wingham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Wingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wingham were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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