Yewtree Cross, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yewtree Cross, Kent.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £305,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 001C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yewtree Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yewtree Cross.
- 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 Yewtree Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Yewtree Cross.
- - Burga House, Canterbury Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HX
Replacement garage including incidental workshop & storage area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Station Road Car Park, The Sidings, 7-9 Station Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HS
Mobile Catering Van
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 11-13 STATION ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, CT18 8HS
Erection of a single storey rear extension together with the installation of 3no. condenser unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Yewtree Cross in Kent
Yewtree Cross is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Yewtree Cross show an average sale price of £305,520, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Yewtree Cross is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yewtree Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Shuttlesfield Down SSSI; 4 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, Yewtree Cross 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 Yewtree Cross
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Yewtree Cross. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Yewtree Cross.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Yewtree Cross were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.