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Planning in Great Chart

Approved
73%
11 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Chart in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.

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About Great Chart

Great Chart is a village located in the Ashford borough of Kent, now part of the parish of Great Chart with Singleton. It features a blend of the historic village and the modern Singleton neighbourhood on Ashford's western edge, just 2 miles from the town centre. As of 1961, the population of the parish was 969, providing a quaint yet growing community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,801. It sits within the Great Chart with Singleton district.

Great Chart covers an area of approximately 13.3 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 Great Chart show an average sale price of £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Chart area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Chart a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Chart has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Chart 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Chart, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Chart. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), amendments (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Chart?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Chart. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Chart?
The average planning decision time near Great Chart is 61 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 Great Chart?
The planning approval rate near Great Chart is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Chart?
The most common type of planning application near Great Chart is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Chart?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Chart on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.