50 High Street, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0NL

Under Consultation 26/0499/FH
Council
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN29 0NL

Description

Proposed ground floor extension and alterations to form new entrance to upper floors, internal alterations to form two 1-bedroom dwellings at first floor level (currently one dwelling, formation of one additional dwelling), including alterations to front and rear fenestration, formation of one 1-bedroom dwelling at second floor level, new dormer extensions at roof level. Rear extension to enlarge shopfront.

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