How long do planning decisions take near Charing?

The average planning decision time near Charing is 55 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 Charing?

The planning approval rate near Charing is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Charing?

The most common type of planning application near Charing is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Charing?

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Charing, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charing, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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

About Charing

Charing is a village and civil parish in the Ashford district of Kent, located at the foot of the North Downs and extending up to the escarpment. The parish, which includes the settlements of Charing Heath and Westwell Leacon, had a population of 2,766 as of 2011. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and potential for development, making it a relevant site for planning applications.

Population: 3,184 (2021) · Area: 24.9 km²

District: Ashford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £438,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Ashford 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charing.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Charing based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Charing.

- The Moat, Ashford Road, Charing
T1, T2, T3, T6, T8 & T9 - Ash Tree - Fell to ground level. T4- Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level. T5 & T7 - Yew Tree - Fell to ground level. Reason for works - All of the above trees are either dea
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-06-23
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- Kings House, High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS
Listed building consent for the installation of a Stannah stairlift between the ground and first floors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-05-05
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- Millgarth, The Hill, Charing, TN27 0LU
Details submitted pursuant to condition 13 (disposal of sewage) of planning permission PA/2026/0145
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-17
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- Cordwainers, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LR
Proposed replacement of timber windows and doors with white uPVC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Ludwell House, High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS
Listed Building Consent for removal of an internal wall to first floor. Replace wooden entrance gates. Dismantle carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-03
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- Ludwell House, High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS
Replace wooden entrance gates. Dismantle carport, reuse materials to form a pergola in rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-03
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- 5, Monks Walk, Charing, TN27 0HT
Erection of rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-14
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- 38 Sayer Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JT
Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-29
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- 4 Badgers Close, The Hill, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LU
T1 - Sycamore - Fell - To remove ivy covered Sycamore immediately behind new garage presently being erected, and its associated suckers. It is presently preventing the roof being lowered onto the gara
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-06-25
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- Palace Farm, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0LP
T1 - Sycamore - crown reduction by 1m, remove 2no branches as indicated to remove significant overhanging branches to 2 Palace Farm Cottage . Due to its proximity and size, this tree is believed to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-04-25
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- The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LP
Swimming Pool.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-05-16
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- 34, The Moat, The Moat, Charing, TN27 0JJ
T1 - Ash - fell to ground level. The tree has died and has become very rotten. There is a large risk of damaging the Moat if it were to fall T2 - Ash - Pollard from 19 metres to 6 metres. Due to ash d
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Charing in Kent

Charing covers an area of approximately 24.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Charing show an average sale price of £438,290, 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 Charing a particularly low-crime area.

Charing 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 Charing 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.

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Planning Activity in Charing

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Charing. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Charing.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Charing were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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