Plumtree Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plumtree Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Plumtree Green are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,876 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plumtree Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plumtree 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 Plumtree Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Plumtree Green.
- - 1 West View Maidstone Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9RL
Installation of a new drop kerb and driveway, including erection of a car port and installation of a retaining wall, fence and gate across existing driveway and front entrance.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 7 Nursery Close Headcorn Kent TN27 9GF
Extending existing driveway to facilitate a visitor parking space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 6 Nursery Close Headcorn Kent TN27 9GF
Approval of Reserved Matters of appearance and scale in relation to individual phase 6 pursuant to application 21/504050/OUT - Outline Application with access, landscaping and layout matters sought fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Plumtree Green in Kent
Plumtree Green is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Plumtree Green show an average sale price of £413,876, 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 Plumtree Green a particularly low-crime area.
Plumtree 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 Plumtree Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI. 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, Plumtree 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 Plumtree Green
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Plumtree Green. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Plumtree Green.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Plumtree Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Plumtree Green were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.