Appledore Heath, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Appledore Heath, Kent.
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About Appledore Heath
Appledore is a village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Ashford town. The northern section of this village is known as Appledore Heath, situated on the edge of the Romney Marsh, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £347,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 012D
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Appledore Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Appledore Heath.
- 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 Appledore Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Appledore Heath.
- - 5 Elm Tree, Heath Road, Appledore, TN26 2DL
Part single storey and part two storey side and rear extension. Dormers to front and rear elevation. Front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land between 10 and 13 Heathside, Appledore, Kent, Appledore, TN26 2AT
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Landscaping Scheme), 6 (External Lighting) and 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning permission 22/00567/AS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Hornes Place Oast, Agricultural Buildings Rear Of, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2BS
Prior Notification for the change of use of 2no agricultural buildings and land with their curtilage to 2no dwelling houses and associated operational development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Scotland And Bates, Heath Road, Appledore, TN26 2AJ
Creation of a staff car parking area, boundary treatments, and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Griffin House, School Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2BA
Proposed new single dwelling with associated amenity garden, external swimming pool and vehicular parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Appledore Heath in Kent
Appledore is a village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Ashford town. The northern section of this village is known as Appledore Heath, situated on the edge of the Romney Marsh, making it a unique area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Appledore Heath show an average sale price of £347,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Appledore Heath is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Appledore Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Appledore Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Appledore Heath 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 Appledore Heath
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Appledore Heath. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Appledore Heath.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Appledore Heath were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.