New Ash Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Ash Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About New Ash Green
New Ash Green is a village situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 8 miles southwest of Gravesend. Known for its planned community design, it offers a mix of residential and open spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on sustainable development and community enhancement.
District: Ash-cum-Ridley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £502,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Ash Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Ash Green.
- 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 New Ash Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near New Ash Green.
- - Ash House Ash Road Ash Kent DA3 8JF
Prior notification for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3). This application is made under Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General P
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 36 Bowes Wood New Ash Green Kent DA3 8QL
T1 - Silver Birch - Causing Subsidence to property - Dismantle to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 2 The Mead New Ash Green Kent DA3 8EZ
Oak tree in rear garden damaging concrete shed base. Reduce in height by approximately 2.5-3m from approximately 16m to approximately 13m and the reduce the average radial spread by approximately 2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - First Floor 18 The Row New Ash Green Kent DA3 8JB
Details pursuant to condition (Acoustic Assessment) of 24/02314/PAC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 4 - 7 The Studios The Row New Ash Green Kent DA3 8JL
Details pursuant to condition 1 (Acoustics Assessment) of 24/02450/PAC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 2, 4-6 Upper Street South New Ash Green Shopping Centre The Row New Ash Green Kent DA3 8JB
Details pursuant to condition 1 (Acoustic Assessment) of 24/01573/PAC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 2 The Mead New Ash Green Kent DA3 8EZ
Oak tree in rear garden damaging concrete shed base. Dismantle tree to near ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Telefonica O2 (UK) Ltd O2 Communication Station Telecomms Equipment At Manor House North Ash Road New Ash Green Kent DA3 8JE
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 3 Colt Stead New Ash Green Kent DA3 8LN
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - New Ash Green Shopping Centre The Row New Ash Green Kent
Prior notification for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). This application is made under Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (G
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Land East Of 13 Bowes Wood New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8QJ
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of New Ash Green in Kent
New Ash Green is a village situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 8 miles southwest of Gravesend. Known for its planned community design, it offers a mix of residential and open spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on sustainable development and community enhancement. It sits within the Ash-cum-Ridley district.
Property prices in New Ash Green show an average sale price of £502,890, 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 New Ash Green a particularly low-crime area.
New Ash Green 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 New Ash Green includes 20 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, New Ash Green 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 New Ash Green
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near New Ash Green. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 New Ash Green.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near New Ash Green were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (6), outline applications (4).
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