Bilsington, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bilsington, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Bilsington
Bilsington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ashford district of Kent, England, approximately 5 miles south of Ashford. It lies along the B2067 road, connecting Hamstreet to Hythe, and is positioned north of the historic Royal Military Canal, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 302 (2021) · Area: 11.1 km²
District: Ashford
Website: http://www.bilsingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bilsington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilsington.
- 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 Bilsington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bilsington.
- - Romney Cottage, Bonnington Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN25 7JU
T1 - Yew tree - to be crown lifted on main stems to a height of 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Willow Trees, Newchurch Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JY
T1, T2 & T3 - Willow Trees - Proposed full removal and stump grind.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Ragstones, Newchurch Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN25 7JY
Proposed single-storey side extension to form a garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-06
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A brief summary of Bilsington in Kent
Bilsington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ashford district of Kent, England, approximately 5 miles south of Ashford. It lies along the B2067 road, connecting Hamstreet to Hythe, and is positioned north of the historic Royal Military Canal, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 302 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Bilsington covers an area of approximately 11.1 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 Bilsington show an average sale price of £413,876, 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 Bilsington a particularly low-crime area.
Bilsington 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 Bilsington includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Bilsington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bilsingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/. 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 Bilsington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bilsington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bilsington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bilsington were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.