How long do planning decisions take near Bilting?

The average planning decision time near Bilting is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bilting?

The most common type of planning application near Bilting is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bilting?

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Bilting, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bilting, Kent.

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About Bilting

Bilting is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Godmersham, within the Ashford District of Kent. Situated five miles northeast of Ashford town along the A28 and at the base of the picturesque Godmersham Downs, it offers a rural setting that may influence planning applications in the area. As of the 2011 Census, Bilting's population was recorded alongside that of the civil parish of Wye with Hinxhill.

District: Ashford

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
LSOA: Ashford 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bilting.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bilting based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bilting.

- Salterfen, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE
Proposed single-storey side extension, two-storey rear extension, and alterations to the front porch, with associated internal alterations and landscaping works, following the demolition of existing c
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Bilting in Kent

Property prices in Bilting 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 Bilting a particularly low-crime area.

Bilting 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 Bilting includes 11 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.

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Planning Activity in Bilting

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bilting. The average decision time was 64 days.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Bilting slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bilting were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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