Egerton Forstal, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Egerton Forstal, Kent.
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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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Egerton Forstal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Egerton Forstal.
- 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 Egerton Forstal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Egerton Forstal.
- - Shielings, Chapel Lane, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9BX
Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling with associated landscaping following the demolition of the existing dwelling (Self Build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Egerton Forstal in Kent
Egerton Forstal is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Egerton Forstal 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 Egerton Forstal a particularly low-crime area.
Egerton Forstal 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 Egerton Forstal includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Egerton Forstal 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 Egerton Forstal
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Egerton Forstal. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Egerton Forstal.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Egerton Forstal were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 7 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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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.