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Planning in Old Wives Lees

Approved
85%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Wives Lees in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.

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About Old Wives Lees

Old Wives Lees is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Old Wives Lees show an average sale price of £371,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Old Wives Lees a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Old Wives Lees has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Wives Lees 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Wives Lees, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Old Wives Lees. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were tree works (18), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Wives Lees?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Old Wives Lees. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Wives Lees?
The average planning decision time near Old Wives Lees is 66 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 Old Wives Lees?
The planning approval rate near Old Wives Lees is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Wives Lees?
The most common type of planning application near Old Wives Lees is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Wives Lees?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Wives Lees on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.