Boughton Lees, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton Lees, Kent.
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About Boughton Lees
Boughton Lees is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Boughton Aluph in the Ashford District of Kent, England. Situated along the main Ashford-Faversham road, it lies approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Ashford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
District: Boughton Aluph
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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 Boughton Lees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton Lees.
- 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 Boughton Lees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Boughton Lees.
- - Watermans, Faversham Road, Eastwell, TN25 4HP
Part single and part two storey rear extension, additional fenestration to existing side elevation, widening of dropped kerb and additional hardstanding; following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Old Forge House, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4JB
T1 - Oak - crown reduction by 1.2m from 10m to 8.8m (prevent overhang of neighbour's property & provide more light). T2 - Magnolia - crown reduction by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m (prune away from property).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Agricultural Buildings 100meters North West of Bramley Mount Farm, Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph
Prior Notification for extension to an existing agricultural cold store building to provide additional storage for fruit and vegetables grown on the holding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HY
T1 - Field Maple - Fell - The tree stands immediately beside an existing residential driveway and significantly restricts visibility to the right for drivers exiting onto the public highway. The tree’
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Knollys, The Green, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4JB
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed 8no solar panels to roof of side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Linden House, Wye rd, Ashford, TN25 4HH
T1 (Tree A)- Sorbus Aria White Beam- Fell to ground level. The tree is now too large for its location so close to the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 5 Midleton Cottage, Faversham Road, Eastwell, TN25 4HP
Installation of an air source heat pump to the rear elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - The Green, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HP
T14 - Mature cherry tree - Fell to ground level. Extensive decay is evident within the base of the two north west facing stems along with associated cambial death that extends throughout their structu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Boughton Lees in Kent
Boughton Lees is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Boughton Aluph in the Ashford District of Kent, England. Situated along the main Ashford-Faversham road, it lies approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of Ashford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments within the region. It sits within the Boughton Aluph district.
Property prices in Boughton Lees 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 Boughton Lees a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton Lees 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 Boughton Lees 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 Boughton Lees
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Boughton Lees. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Boughton Lees.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Boughton Lees slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boughton Lees were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.