How long do planning decisions take near Bonnington?

The average planning decision time near Bonnington is 59 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 Bonnington?

The planning approval rate near Bonnington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bonnington?

The most common type of planning application near Bonnington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bonnington?

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Bonnington, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bonnington, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bonnington are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bonnington

Bonnington is a dispersed village and civil parish situated on the northern edge of Romney Marsh in the Ashford District of Kent, England. Located approximately eight miles south of Ashford along the B2067, Bonnington offers a unique rural setting that may influence planning applications related to residential development and agricultural activities in the area.

Population: 116 (2021)

District: Ashford

Website: http://www.villagenet.co.uk/dr-syn/villages/bonnington.php

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Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Ashford 001G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bonnington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bonnington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bonnington.

- The Boat House, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, TN25 7BN
Two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-07-06
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- The Boat House, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (Biodiversity), 5 (External Materials) & 7 (Landscaping) of planning permission PA/2025/0751
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Pinn Farm, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, TN25 7BN
T1 - Oak - Reduce the southern limb by half its extent and crown volume by removing the distal part. Reduce the northern limb by half its extent and crown volume: (i) Remove the distal part, (ii) Thin
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Bonnington in Kent

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bonnington a particularly low-crime area.

Bonnington 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 Bonnington includes 16 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, Bonnington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.villagenet.co.uk/dr-syn/villages/bonnington.php. 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 Bonnington

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bonnington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bonnington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Bonnington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bonnington were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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