How long do planning decisions take near Fir Toll?

The average planning decision time near Fir Toll is 41 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 Fir Toll?

The planning approval rate near Fir Toll is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fir Toll?

The most common type of planning application near Fir Toll is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fir Toll?

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Fir Toll, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fir Toll, Kent.

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Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fir Toll.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fir Toll based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fir Toll.

- 4 Fir Toll, Station Road, Pluckley, TN27 0QZ
Variation of condition 2 (plans) and condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission PA/2023/0229 (proposed single-storey rear extension), to allow changes to fenestration and materials (from
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Fir Toll in Kent

Fir Toll is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fir Toll a particularly low-crime area.

Fir Toll 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 Fir Toll includes 16 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 Fir Toll

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Fir Toll. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fir Toll may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fir Toll were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

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