Lashenden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lashenden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lashenden are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lashenden
Headcorn Aerodrome is a private airfield situated in Lashenden, Kent, approximately 8 nautical miles south of Maidstone and around 32 miles southeast of London. This airfield could be relevant for planning applications related to aviation, noise impact assessments, and local development in the surrounding area.
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Town Insights
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 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lashenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lashenden.
- 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 Lashenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Lashenden.
- - Beaufort Park South Road Wokingham
Section 73 application to vary condition 02(approved plans) of Planning Permission 23/00767/FUL (Erection of 226 dwellings including associated on-site SANG with an access route, open space and pedest
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Lashenden, Frittenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8LF
Proposed erection of 26 panel domestic ground mounted solar array.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Lashenden Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8LF
Ground floor infill extension to South elevation, changes to fenestration including to first floor on all elevations. Removal of porch. Replacement of existing windows with aluminium units. Oak framed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 2 Ibornden Cottages, Frittenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8LG
Conversion of an existing outbuilding into annex and alterations to fenestration (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Lashenden in Kent
Headcorn Aerodrome is a private airfield situated in Lashenden, Kent, approximately 8 nautical miles south of Maidstone and around 32 miles southeast of London. This airfield could be relevant for planning applications related to aviation, noise impact assessments, and local development in the surrounding area.
Property prices in Lashenden 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 Lashenden a particularly low-crime area.
Lashenden 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 Lashenden includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Lashenden 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 Lashenden
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lashenden. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Lashenden.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lashenden were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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