Charing, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charing, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
11 planning applications found near Charing.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LP
External boiler flues at low level to northern elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 5, Monks Walk, Charing, TN27 0HT
Erection of rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Market Place, Charing, TN27 0LP
Swimming Pool.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 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 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. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,184 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
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 £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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charing 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 Charing
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Charing. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Charing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Charing were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Ram Lane 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.