How long do planning decisions take near Barrowhill?

The average planning decision time near Barrowhill is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Barrowhill?

The planning approval rate near Barrowhill is 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barrowhill?

The most common type of planning application near Barrowhill is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barrowhill?

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Barrowhill, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barrowhill, Kent.

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About Barrowhill

Barrowhill is a quaint village located in Kent, England, strategically positioned between the larger towns of Ashford and Folkestone. Its proximity to these key areas makes it a potentially attractive location for planning applications, appealing to those interested in residential or commercial development in the region.

District: Sellindge

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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 010A

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barrowhill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrowhill.

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 Barrowhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Barrowhill.

- 9 Meadow View, Sellindge TN25 6GQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Brenwood, Barrow Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25, 6JR
Replacement of Conservatory with Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-30
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- 4 St Johns Cottage, Barrow Hill, Sellindge, TN25 6JW
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 21/0338/FH to allow for changes to roof & wall materials.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-11-03
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- THE CONIFERS, BARROW HILL, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6JT
Conversion of a double garage into a habitable annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-17
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- LAND REAR RHODES HOUSE, MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, TN25 6JA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 23/1324/FH to allow for revisions to the design appearance and layout of Plots 1-12
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-08-15
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- 1 IVY COTTAGE, BARROW HILL, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6JJ
Proposed summer house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Hillside Villas, Barrow Hill, Sellindge, TN25 6JG
Subject of Tree Preservation Order No 11 of 2004 a rolling consent to be carried out once every four years over a twelve year period for a lateral reduction back to boundary of all overhanging branche
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Barrowhill in Kent

Property prices in Barrowhill show an average sale price of £347,567, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Barrowhill is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barrowhill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gibbin's Brook SSSI, Otterpool Quarry SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Barrowhill

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Barrowhill. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Barrowhill.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barrowhill were full planning applications (9), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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