Ashford, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashford, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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: £347,567 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 008A
Crime Statistics
362 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 129
- anti-social-behaviour: 60
- shoplifting: 44
- criminal-damage-arson: 27
- other-theft: 24
- public-order: 20
- drugs: 16
- other-crime: 12
- burglary: 7
- vehicle-crime: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- bicycle-theft: 5
- robbery: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
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
13 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 - - Park Mall and Associated Carparks, Ashford, TN24 8RY
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 10 (Hoarding Strategy) of Planning Application PA/2025/1749
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-14
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 135, Christchurch Road, Ashford, TN23 7UY
Erection of a summerhouse for ancillary accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-04-25
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 - - 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 £347,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ashford area recorded 362 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Ashford. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashford were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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