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Planning in Bilsington

Only 6 decisions near Bilsington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bilsington in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bilsington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bilsington has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bilsington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bilsingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bilsington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bilsington.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bilsington?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bilsington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bilsington?
The most common type of planning application near Bilsington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bilsington?
You can search and track planning applications near Bilsington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.