Appledore, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Appledore, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Appledore
Appledore is a charming village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, positioned on the northern edge of the Romney Marsh. Situated approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Ashford town, the village boasts a distinct character, with the northern section known as Appledore Heath, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 832 (2021) · Area: 12.5 km²
District: Ashford
Website: http://www.appledorepc.kentparishes.gov.uk/default.cfm
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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 014A
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Appledore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Appledore.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Appledore.
- - Court Barn, Court Lodge Road, Appledore, TN26 2DD
Listed Building Consent for the proposed Infill single storey extension and alteration works to the ground floor of annexe, formation of a structural opening, installation of floor slabs and tiles, pa
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Court Barn, Court Lodge Road, Appledore, TN26 2DD
Proposed Infill single-storey extension and alteration works to the ground floor of annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 1 Maple Place, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2BZ
Proposed summerhouse and paved patio area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 69, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2AF
Scots Pine - Reduce crown back away from neighbouring property towards boundary cutting to approximately branch axils leaving tree balanced. Boundary Trees & Shrubs - Cut back overhang of neighbour’s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 34, Saxon House, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2BX
Listed Building Consent for repainting and minor repair works to the front façade. Repair and repaint porch inside and outside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Land between Doctors Surgery and 80, The Street, Appledore, Kent, Appledore, TN26 2AE
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 19/00997/AS for Proposed development of 12 new two storey dwellings consisting of 8 x 3 bed properties and 4 x 4 bed properties with as
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Old Bakery, Court Lodge Road, Appledore, TN26 2DD
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) & 3 (Materials) of planning permission PA/2023/1903 for "Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans); 3 (external materials) and Removal of cond
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 54 The Street, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2AE
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed replacement front door and windows to slimline double glazed glass.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 5, Magpie Farm, Appledore, TN26 2BF
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0474 (Proposed two-storey side extension) to allow changes for plans to be accurate by showing correct roof line and proposed windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Land Adjoining Appledore Surgery, Land Adjoining Appledore Surgery, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2AE
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Disposal of Sewage), 4 (Materials), 5 (Building Details), 6 (Landscaping Scheme), 7 (Boundary Details), 8 (Trees- Root Protection), 9 (Existing hedges retai
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Appledore in Kent
Appledore is a charming village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, positioned on the northern edge of the Romney Marsh. Situated approximately 12 miles (19 km) south-west of Ashford town, the village boasts a distinct character, with the northern section known as Appledore Heath, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 832 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Appledore covers an area of approximately 12.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Appledore show an average sale price of £347,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Appledore is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Appledore 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 includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 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 planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.appledorepc.kentparishes.gov.uk/default.cfm. 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
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Appledore. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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.
The average decision time of 53 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 were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.