Bodsham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bodsham, Kent.
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About Bodsham
Elmsted is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England, featuring a population of 312 as of the 2021 Census. Nestled west of the historic Stone Street Roman road, which links Canterbury and Lympne, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Bodsham, North Leigh, and Evington, making it a charming area for prospective planning applications.
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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: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bodsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bodsham.
- 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 Bodsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bodsham.
- - THE COTTAGE, SCHOOL HILL, BODSHAM, ASHFORD, TN25 5JQ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3, (privacy screen) of planning permission 24/1405/FH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - THE COTTAGE, SCHOOL HILL, BODSHAM, ASHFORD, TN25 5JQ
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 24/1405/FH to allow for removal of roof lanterns, reduction to size of building & door, changes to cladding & new window to the garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Evington Park Farm, Elmsted, TN25 5JZ
Erection of a replacement dwelling following demolition of existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Bodsham in Kent
Elmsted is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Folkestone and Hythe District of Kent, England, featuring a population of 312 as of the 2021 Census. Nestled west of the historic Stone Street Roman road, which links Canterbury and Lympne, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Bodsham, North Leigh, and Evington, making it a charming area for prospective planning applications.
Property prices in Bodsham 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 Bodsham a particularly low-crime area.
Bodsham 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 Bodsham includes 20 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, Bodsham 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 Bodsham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Bodsham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Bodsham.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bodsham were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Evington planning applications
- Hill Street planning applications
- Elmsted planning applications
- Whatsole Street planning applications
- Hastingleigh planning applications
- Pett Bottom planning applications
- South Hill planning applications
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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.