Norton Ash, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norton Ash, Kent.
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About Norton Ash
Norton Ash, located within the civil parish of Norton, Buckland, and Stone, is a quaint rural area in Swale, Kent, situated just 1 mile east of Teynham and 3 miles west of Faversham. The parish, which had a population of 467 in 2011, is conveniently bypassed by the M2 motorway to the south and lies along the historic A2, part of the ancient Roman road Watling Street, making it an interesting site for potential planning applications in a richly historical context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Swale 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norton Ash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton Ash.
- 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 Norton Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Norton Ash.
- - Mockbeggar Farm London Road Norton Kent ME9 9LD
Prior notification for erection of a cold and controlled atmospheric store. For its prior approval to:- Siting, design and external appearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-29
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A brief summary of Norton Ash in Kent
Norton Ash, located within the civil parish of Norton, Buckland, and Stone, is a quaint rural area in Swale, Kent, situated just 1 mile east of Teynham and 3 miles west of Faversham. The parish, which had a population of 467 in 2011, is conveniently bypassed by the M2 motorway to the south and lies along the historic A2, part of the ancient Roman road Watling Street, making it an interesting site for potential planning applications in a richly historical context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Norton Ash a particularly low-crime area.
Norton Ash has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lewson Street. 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 Norton Ash includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Swale SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): The Swale; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: The Swale. 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, Norton Ash 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 Norton Ash
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Norton Ash.
The most common application types near Norton Ash were listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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