Hamstreet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hamstreet, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hamstreet are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hamstreet
Hamstreet is a quaint village located in Kent, South East England, known for its picturesque scenery and community atmosphere. As a developing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an interesting location for potential developers and residents alike.
Population: 1,988
District: Orlestone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £438,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 001G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hamstreet.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hamstreet.
- 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 Hamstreet based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
392 planning applications found near Hamstreet.
- - Shop north of Annings Marsh Road Garage, Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2JE
2no. semi-detached dwellings following demolition of existing commercial unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 19 Bournewood, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HJ
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed vehicular crossover and hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Anglesden, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NW
Two dormers to front elevation. Single-storey rear extension and part conversion of existing integral garage following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 2 Rectory Walk, Cock Lane, Hamstreet, TN26 2HU
Variation of Conditions 2, 3 and 4 of planning permission PA/2024/2248 for Detached open cart lodge to replace temporary 'Clarke' garage, to allow for Variations during construction of the garage, req
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 19 Dukes Meadow, Hamstreet, TN26 2HD
Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/02071/AS for "Erection of detached incidental outbuilding; replacement raised patio and new fencing." to allow the installation of a HETAS-approved woo
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Romney Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2JB
Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension with fenestration changes to front porch including relocation of front door, following demolition of existing garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 6 Willow Drive, Hamstreet, TN26 2HY
Installation of garden timber decking, timber pergola, hot tub, retaining timber wall and regrading / levelling of the rearmost section of the garden (retrospective) and the erection of timber screeni
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve, Bourne Lane , Ham, Ashford, TN26 2HH
Works to trees within National Nature Reserve. 10 x Oaks, 7 x Ash, 5 x Sweet Chestnut, 3 x Hornbeam, 1 x Beech and 1 x Alder, have dangerous defects and are close to paths or tracks. Works include dea
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Prospect House, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2JJ
T1 Eucalyptus - Remove overextending limb which is 0.5 metres from ground level back to main trunk. Reduce remainder by 3 metres in height and 3 metres laterally.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 81, Lancaster Close, Hamstreet, TN26 2JG
T1 Oak – reduce lateral limbs by 2m ensuring cuts are made to a growth point as per BS3998. T2 Oak – crown reduce whole crown by up to 2m ensuring that cuts are made to a suitable growth point as per
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - 38, Bournewood, Hamstreet, TN26 2HL
Proposed single-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 2 Rectory Walk, Cock Lane, Hamstreet, TN26 2HU
Detached open cart lodge to replace temporary 'Clarke' Garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - 30 Bournewood, Hamstreet, TN26 2HL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Land adjacent to Orlestone Rise, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2NW
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Materials) and 10 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission 21/02059/AS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 8, Fairfield Terrace, Hamstreet, TN26 2HS
Proposed part 2 storey rear extension and part ground floor extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-09-10
View full details - - Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve., Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HH
Proposed works for 54 trees - species include, Oak, Ash , Sweet Chestnut, Cherry , Birch, Beech. Reason for works - all related specifically to public safety on the well used public site. Specific lis
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-08-15
View full details - - 14, Bournewood, Hamstreet, TN26 2HJ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed rear extension and loft conversion with dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 2 Rectory Walk, Cock Lane, Hamstreet, TN26 2HU
Detached cart lodge garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - 6, St Marys Close, Hamstreet, TN26 2DX
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Hamstreet Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2NJ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 8 (soft landscaping) of planning permission PA/2024/0574
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-06-19
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A brief summary of Hamstreet in Kent
Hamstreet is a quaint village located in Kent, South East England, known for its picturesque scenery and community atmosphere. As a developing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an interesting location for potential developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,988. It sits within the Orlestone district.
Property prices in Hamstreet show an average sale price of £438,290, 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 Hamstreet a particularly low-crime area.
Hamstreet 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 Hamstreet includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orlestone Forest SSSI, Ham Street Woods SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Hamstreet 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 Hamstreet
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hamstreet. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Hamstreet.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Hamstreet slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hamstreet were full planning applications (11), outline applications (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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
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- 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.