Ashford, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashford, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Ashford are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashford
Ashford, located in Kent, England, is a vibrant town within the Ashford district, situated on the River Great Stour at the southern edge of the North Downs. Approximately 61 miles southeast of central London and 15 miles northwest of Folkestone, Ashford has a population of 83,213 as of the 2021 census. With its roots as a market town dating back to the Middle Ages, Ashford continues to host a regular market, making it a focal point for local commerce and community activities.
Population: 83,213 (2021) · Elevation: 41m
District: Ashford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £438,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashford.
- 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 Ashford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Ashford.
- - 66, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TL
Display of 1no. illuminated Smart ATM surround.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Lodge Wood, Maidstone Road, Ashford
Consultation for felling license application Ref - FL-019/1197/2026
Status: Undecided | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Unit C, Bridgewater House, 4 Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7AJ
Installation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works. (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 89-91, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SA
Listed Building Consent for the proposed change of use of the existing offices (Class E) to four residential flats (Use Class C3) and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Park Mall and associated car parks, Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8RY
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Demolition and Construction Management Plan) and 4 (Demolition Waste Recycling Plan) of planning permission PA/2025/1749
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Number One, Carlton Road, Ashford, TN23 1DP
Change of use from Class B8 to Class E (gym and associated uses)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 27-27a, Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1DG
External alterations to Bank Street and Norwood Street elevations, including the addition of 3no skylights to the Bank Street front elevation, new external doors and windows within existing/reconfigur
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Number One, Carlton Road, Ashford, TN23 1DP
Change of use from B8 to B2 (Joinery Business)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 21, Hythe Crescent, Ashford, TN23 1DU
Part garage conversion (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Units 1-7 Elwick Place, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AX
Change of Use relating to all ground floor units from a mix of A1/A3/Sui Generis uses to a flexible use to include: Class E (a) Retail other than for the sale of hot food, (b) the sale of food and dri
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 5 Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BZ
Change of use from class E to residential with conversion to 5no flats with retention of existing retail shop at ground floor and replacement of the timber sash windows on front elevation with new upv
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 13 (Contamination - Detailed Remediation Scheme) of planning permission 15/01671/AS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 2D, Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BX
Change of use from retail unit with accommodation to retail unit with a separate residential dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Plot 2 Former Powergen Site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Details submitted pursuant to condition 54 part, (b) (sustainable construction - carbon dioxide emission reduction measures - Block 2B and 2D only) of planning permission 15/01671/AS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Electrical Substation North of, 314-316 Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent.
Proposed micro-energy storage facility with fencing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Elwick Place, Unit 6, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AX
Change of use from a restaurant to a nightclub.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 11, Queen Street, Ashford, TN23 1RF
3no replacement windows and 2no replacement doors to the front of property; 4no replacement windows and 1no replacement door to the rear of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford , TN23 4QA
Details submitted pursuant to condition 9 (lighting, play equipment, CCTV over 4m in height) of planning permission 19/00054/AS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Ashford in Kent
Ashford, located in Kent, England, is a vibrant town within the Ashford district, situated on the River Great Stour at the southern edge of the North Downs. Approximately 61 miles southeast of central London and 15 miles northwest of Folkestone, Ashford has a population of 83,213 as of the 2021 census. With its roots as a market town dating back to the Middle Ages, Ashford continues to host a regular market, making it a focal point for local commerce and community activities. The Town has a population of approximately 83,213 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Ashford sits at an elevation of 41 metres above sea level. 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 Ashford show an average sale price of £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashford a particularly low-crime area.
Ashford 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 Ashford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ashford 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 Ashford
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Ashford. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 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 Ashford.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Ashford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ashford were full planning applications (19), amendments (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 23 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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