Gravel Castle, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gravel Castle, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gravel Castle are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gravel Castle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gravel Castle.
- 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 Gravel Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Gravel Castle.
- - Brickfield Recreation Ground Brickfield Road Barham Kent
Part retrospective planning permission is sought for the creation of a permeable parking area and siting of two shipping containers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Courtlands Farm Church Lane Barham Kent CT4 6QT
Single-storey detached dwelling following the demolition of two existing barns.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Canterbury | Date: 2024-11-11
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A brief summary of Gravel Castle in Kent
Gravel Castle is a settlement located in Kent, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gravel Castle a particularly low-crime area.
Gravel Castle has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Derringstone, Elham Valley Railway, Barham North, Barham, Out Elmstead, Womenswold, No data available for publication by HE, Broome Park, Denne Hill Park, Womenswold. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Gravel Castle includes 11 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, Gravel Castle 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 Gravel Castle
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Gravel Castle. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gravel Castle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Gravel Castle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gravel Castle were listed building and heritage (11), full planning applications (9), tree works (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.