Woodland, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodland, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodland are administered by Folkestone And Hythe District Council. View the full Folkestone And Hythe District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodland
Woodland, Kent, features diverse land characterized by a mix of woody plants, creating a habitat that balances sunlight and shade. This area includes various types of woodlands and savanna woodlands, where trees and shrubs establish a light canopy. Understanding the ecological landscape of Woodland is essential for those researching planning applications, as it may impact development guidelines and environmental considerations in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,193 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodland.
- 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 Woodland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Woodland.
- - Ashley Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DP
Change of use of land from mixed use (commercial and private stables) to livery yard, including private use; retention of existing stable block (part retrospective to regularise internal alterations)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - WOODLAND FARM, WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8DW
Retrospective application for the retention of porch to rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Ashley Farm, Woodland Road, Lyminge, CT18 8DP
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 20/1742/FH to allow a revised internal layout to the approved stable building, as well as variation of the wording of condition 4 to allow up to nine ho
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Woodland in Kent
Woodland, Kent, features diverse land characterized by a mix of woody plants, creating a habitat that balances sunlight and shade. This area includes various types of woodlands and savanna woodlands, where trees and shrubs establish a light canopy. Understanding the ecological landscape of Woodland is essential for those researching planning applications, as it may impact development guidelines and environmental considerations in the region.
Property prices in Woodland show an average sale price of £303,193, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodland a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodland includes 16 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, Woodland 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 Woodland
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodland. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Woodland.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodland were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.