How long do planning decisions take near Northwood?

The average planning decision time near Northwood is 62 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 Northwood?

The planning approval rate near Northwood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Northwood?

The most common type of planning application near Northwood is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Northwood?

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Northwood, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northwood, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Northwood are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Ramsgate

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £770,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Thanet
Parliamentary constituency: East Thanet
LSOA: Thanet 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Northwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Northwood.

- 10 Cherry Gardens Broadstairs Kent CT10 2NE
Erection of single storey front extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation together with alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 17 The Pines Broadstairs Kent CT10 2NL
Permission in principle for the erection of 2no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Perrys Motor Sales Limited 109 Westwood Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2NP
Erection & Display of 4no internally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Thanet | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land Adjacent To 10 Anson Close Broadstairs Kent CT10 2YB
Application for approval of Condition 7 (Surface Water Disposal) attached to Planning Permission F/TH/25/0862 for the variation of condition 2 of planning permission F/TH/24/0772 for the "Erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Thanet | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Northwood Court Millennium Way Broadstairs Kent CT10 2LA
Change of use from former student accommodation in connection with former Canterbury Christchurch University Broadstairs campus (Sui Generis), to proposed HMO (Sui Generis).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2024-06-12
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- 12 Willow Avenue BROADSTAIRS Kent CT10 2LP
Conversion of outbuilding to habitable space together with extensions to the side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Thanet | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Northwood in Kent

Northwood is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Ramsgate district.

Property prices in Northwood show an average sale price of £770,835, 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 Northwood a particularly low-crime area.

Northwood 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northwood 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 Northwood

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Northwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Northwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Northwood were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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