Paddock, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Paddock, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Paddock
Paddock, Kent, is a small enclosure primarily used for housing horses. The term also refers to a designated area in motor racing, particularly in Formula One, where teams prepare their vehicles and equipment. This dual meaning highlights the area's connection to both equestrian and motorsport activities, making it a unique locale for planning applications related to recreational and sporting developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Paddock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Paddock.
- 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 Paddock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Paddock.
- - The Firs, Green Lane, Challock, TN25 4DN
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 of Appeal Decision (Appeal Ref: APP/E2205/D/25/3367806) relating to the approval of roof materials under planning application ref. PA/2025/0525.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Heathlock, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DW
Discharge of Condition 9 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Permission PA/2022/2768
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Cedar House Farm, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DL
Erection of one self-build dwelling with associated access, parking, cart shed, landscaping and bike store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Cedar House Farm, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DL
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 No. (Self-Build) dwellings with associated car barns, parking and landscaping, together with creation of new access (Amended description)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Paddock in Kent
Paddock, Kent, is a small enclosure primarily used for housing horses. The term also refers to a designated area in motor racing, particularly in Formula One, where teams prepare their vehicles and equipment. This dual meaning highlights the area's connection to both equestrian and motorsport activities, making it a unique locale for planning applications related to recreational and sporting developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Paddock a particularly low-crime area.
Paddock 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 Paddock includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Paddock 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 Paddock
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Paddock. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Paddock.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Paddock were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.