Appendix 1 Land Allocations Local Plan

Dover District Council
Land Allocations Local Plan Adopted 2015
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3.286 Capel-le-Ferne is located in a prominent cliff-top position, with properties on the
Old Dover Road having extensive views across the English Channel. The AONB is adjacent
to the built form in a number of places at the edge of the village. The undeveloped land
located between the sea and the Old Dover Road is also protected as Heritage Coast. As
a consequence there are very limited development opportunities that would not damage the
setting of the AONB or the character of the village itself.
3.287 Perhaps as a consequence of its countryside and coastal position, the settlement
is a popular tourist destination. The settlement has three static caravan parks each with their
own on-site facilities. In addition, a large number of visitors are attracted to Capel-le-Ferne
to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial.
3.288 The settlement has a village hall, a primary school and two churches. A farmers'
market operates each week from the village hall. Capel-le-Ferne’s location, on the western
fringe of the District, means that the town of Folkestone is used for many services and
facilities. At the time the settlement hierarchy was established the Parish Council welcomed
additional housing accompanied with improved infrastructure, including a doctor’s surgery.
3.289 Two sites have been identified for residential development, which will provide
approximately 100 dwellings. There is also one change to the Capel-le-Ferne Settlement
Confines (see Policy LA22). The allocated sites and the change to the confines are identified
on the diagrammatic plan below.
Figure 3.13 Diagram illustrating allocated sites and change in
settlement confines in Capel le Ferne
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