Hamstreet, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hamstreet, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
5 planning applications found near Hamstreet.
- - 19 Bournewood, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HJ
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed vehicular crossover and hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-30
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: Undecided | 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
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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.
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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hamstreet. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hamstreet may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 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 (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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