How long do planning decisions take near Hothfield?

The average planning decision time near Hothfield is 58 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 Hothfield?

The planning approval rate near Hothfield is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hothfield?

The most common type of planning application near Hothfield is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hothfield?

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Hothfield, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hothfield, Kent.

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About Hothfield

Hothfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Ashford Borough of Kent, England, just 3 miles north-west of Ashford along the A20. The village is uniquely divided by Hothfield Common, making it a distinctive area for those researching local planning applications.

Population: 815 (2021) · Area: 9.6 km²

District: Ashford

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Ashford 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hothfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hothfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hothfield.

- Home Farm, Water Fall Road, Hothfield, TN26 1AB
Addition of stair lift to main stair case.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Hothfield in Kent

Hothfield covers an area of approximately 9.6 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 Hothfield show an average sale price of £413,876, 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 Hothfield a particularly low-crime area.

Hothfield 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 Hothfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hothfield Common SSSI; 7 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.

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Planning Activity in Hothfield

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hothfield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Hothfield.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Hothfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hothfield were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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