How long do planning decisions take near Egerton?

The average planning decision time near Egerton is 50 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 Egerton?

The planning approval rate near Egerton is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Egerton?

The most common type of planning application near Egerton is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Egerton, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Egerton, Kent.

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About Egerton

Egerton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, approximately 9 miles north of Ashford. Nestled on the Greensand Ridge, it extends three miles south into the lower plain towards the West Stour. The parish encompasses a rural landscape, including the nearby settlement of Stonebridge Green, which is adjacent to the village centre, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.

Population: 1,054 (2021) · Area: 12.4 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 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Egerton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Egerton.

- Four Winds, New Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9DT
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 (Sustainable Drainage & Surface Water Drainage) of Planning Permission PA/2023/2005
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Four Winds, New Road, Egerton, TN27 9DT
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 14 (Cycle Storage) & 17 (Refuse Storage) of Planning Permission PA/2023/2005
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Rock Hill Barn, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, TN27 9DP
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/0414 for 7no. replacement double glazed timber frame windows and the erection of a garden gazebo; to allow changes to gazebo roof to accommodate f
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Rock Hill Barn, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9DP
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Sections showing new floor and partitions in relation to the building's historic timber framing) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0446
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Egerton Grange, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ
T1 - common Alder tree. T2 - Maple tree and G1 - Alder trees. Reduce trees to 5 metres in height, cut back overhanging limbs on both sides to leave a 2 metre width.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Court Lodge Farm, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, TN27 9AN
T1 - Poplar - fell - This tree is damaging the concrete slab upon which the office is built, and is also a danger to those working in the office and surroundings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-21
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- 10, Glebeland, Egerton, TN27 9DH
Certificate Of Lawful Development - Proposed rear dormer & insertion of front and rear roof lights as part of internal loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 1, Harmers Way, Egerton, TN27 9DN
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8 (external materials) of planning permission PA/2025/0247
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-16
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- St James Church, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ
T1 - Horse chestnut - crown reduction - Height 21 meters spread 13 metres. The tree has lost a few large limbs over the years and to prevent further loss of limbs we are proposing a reduction in heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Land rear of 7 to 14, Harmers Way, Egerton
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (construction traffic management plan), 5 (wheel washing), 15 (external lighting) of planning permission PA/2025/0247
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-04-28
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- The Olde Carriage House, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, TN27 9DP
Installation of ground mounted solar panel system.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Egerton in Kent

Egerton covers an area of approximately 12.4 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 Egerton 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Egerton 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Egerton

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Egerton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Egerton were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), tree works (5).

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 14 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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