Rivermede, West Hythe Road, West Hythe, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4NT
Under Consultation
26/0386/FH
Description
Erection of front, side and rear extensions with hipped to gable roof extensions including 4no. dormer windows, installation of air source pump, following demolition of outbuildings.
7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282
Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #6 out of 282. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
Shepway decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #196 of 282
107%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #6 of 282
13%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #6 of 282
61%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
42 decided
756
Total decisions
131 refused in 2025