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Development Opportunity - Dymchurch

Key Features

  • Building Plot - Central Dymchurch Village Location - Planning ref: 25/0447/FH
  • Approved for 4 x 2 Bedroom Dwellings with associated parking
  • Plot overlooking charming ' open green-space' to front
  • A short-walk (2-3 minutes) to the beach-front
  • Easy access via road links to Ashford, Hythe & New Romney
  • A selection of 4 - 2 bedroom dwellings, situated in a quiet close
  • GVD: Appox £1,150,000 - Please enquire within branch for further details
  • Interested parties please direct correspondence to: Matthew McGrath
  • Original barn since demolished which had services connected
  • Level site with established access (via Tartane Lane)

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire a prime building plot (approx 2,056sq ft) with full planning consent, which was won by appeal, for the construction of x4 two-bedroom dwellings positioned in the desirable semi-rural location of Dymchurch.

Erection of 4 x residential dwellings with associated parking area. Planning Application
25/0447/FH subject to conditions granted following appeal April 26.

Set within a pleasant plot, adjacent to the well regarded Ship Inn, A 15th century pub. The building plot offers a fantastic balance of a convenient location, with the properties overlooking the grassed, village green. Boasting great access to sea-side & Bustling Dymchurch town. The beach is only a short 3 minute walk away from the site, as well as local shops & Dymchurch village centre by foot. Road links available to Ashford, Tenterden, and the wider Kent road network. This makes it an ideal prospect for self-builders or developers.

Planning permission REF: 25/0447/FH, allowing a developer to move forward with confidence and avoid the uncertainty and delays often associated with the planning process. This is a rare chance to create smaller, yet high-quality 2 bed homes in a sought-after location with strong resale potential. The original hall that was on site has since been demolished, which previously had all main services connected: mains gas/water & electricity.

Location
Land Adjacent to The Shipp Inn, is situated on Hythe Rd. The property lies a short walk from Dymchurch Centre and approximately 5.2 miles from Hythe Town, offering easy access to local amenities and transport links.

Local Authority
Folkestone & Hythe district council

Viewing
Where appropriate, we recommend interested parties carry out a discreet inspection of the site. We kindly request that no approaches are made to the publican, staff or the business directly, where applicable.

We are aware of a Payment approx £21,488.76

Cil - CIL Total £21,488.76 - Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority regarding any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) liability associated with the planning permission. Any liability and responsibility for payment should be confirmed by the purchaser's solicitor before exchange of contracts.

("The property is subject to a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a charge that local councils can apply to new developments to help fund local infrastructure such as roads, schools and healthcare. The liability usually arises when planning permission is implemented.")

Proposed Accommodation
The approved design offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for modern living. for those looking to get onto the ladder, or considering a downsize.

Services:
Services available nearby (subject to connection)

Ground Floor
The property is entered via a hall, with access to W/C, providing access to the open plan living arrangements. To the rear, a open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with doors into garden, designed to maximise natural light with direct access onto the garden—perfect for entertaining and everyday family life.

First Floor
The first floor provides 2 well-sized bedrooms arranged off a central landing. The principal bedroom benefits from a built in cupboard, to the front of the home, overlooking the green, while a second bedroom also enjoys garden views. Both bedrooms are serviced by a family 4-piece bathroom.

Parking
There will be 4 allocated spaces assigned to each property, alongside a visitor bay. The remaining spaces will be owned and maintained by the local business.

Buyer to be be responsible for constructing all spaces as per planning permission and drawings prior to any occupation of the dwellings. Each dwelling is responsible for their own and must be maintained with materials as per planning permission. There is a right of way to the site from the main road entrance to the pub car park on Dymchurch side [opposite church] for all purposes. Vehicular access is provided by Tartane Lane/Hind Close.

Located in Dymchurch, this building plot benefits from the village's charming atmosphere, with local amenities and the beautiful beach just a short distance away. The land offers not just a chance for a developer to construct, attractive 2 bedroom homes, but offer a a lifestyle choice, perfect for those looking to enjoy the tranquillity of coastal living while still being within reach of larger towns and cities. The land is a must-see for any developer seeking a unique opportunity in a charming, central village setting.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-07

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Dymchurch Primary School240 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Palmarsh Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Community school
  • Lympne Church of England Primary School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    412
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hythe Bay CofE Primary School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Marsh Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,019
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Brockhill Park Performing Arts College4.7 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,314
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Folkestone School for Girls7.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,145
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • Turner Free School7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    997
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Harvey Grammar School8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,005
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Dymchurch Express, Dymchurch681 metres
Co-op New Romney - Littlestone Road, New Romney3.6 miles
Sainsburys New Romney, New Romney3.7 miles

GP surgery

Martello Health Centre390 metres

Pharmacy

Ferris Chemist556 metres

Hospital

Royal Victoria Hospital8.5 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden131 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Westenhanger Rail Station4.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Ship90 metres

Typical drive times

Lydd14 min · 7.8 miles
Hythe11 min · 5.2 miles
Ashford20 min · 13 miles
New Romney8 min · 4 miles
Canterbury (city)32 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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