Sellindge, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sellindge, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sellindge are administered by Folkestone And Hythe District Council. View the full Folkestone And Hythe District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sellindge
Sellindge is a village and civil parish located along the A20 road between Ashford and Folkestone in Kent, South East England. It falls under the North Downs West Ward of Folkestone and Hythe District Council, while being part of the Elham ward at the Kent County Council level, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local governance.
Population: 1,749 (2021)
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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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: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sellindge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sellindge.
- 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 Sellindge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Sellindge.
- - 4 Lourdes Manor Close, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6BU
Conversion of garage to habitable room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7 Leafield, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6ER
Notification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 7 FORGE CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6ES
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the installation of Velux windows to front and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - MOORSTOCK HOUSE, MOORSTOCK LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6LA
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for the installation of upvc windows throughout the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 4 ST KATHERINES CRESCENT CONVENIENCE STORE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6FW
Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - MOORSTOCK HOUSE, MOORSTOCK LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6LA
Retention of existing uPVC windows to the property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - MOORSTOCK HOUSE, MOORSTOCK LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6LA
Listed Building Consent for the retention of existing uPVC windows to the property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 44 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6EX
Single storey rear & side extension relocation of front door to side access and addition of multiple rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 33 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6EU
Erection of a new dwelling and associated parking, boundary treatments and landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 8 LOURDES MANOR CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, TN25 6BU
Works to trees the subject of TPO No. 05 of 1989 G3 Conifers reduce the hedge line height by 2 meters and remove dead stems.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 6 St Katherines Crescent, Ground Floor Unit, Sellindge, TN25 6FW
Advertisement consent for 3 glazed windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 13 Swan Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6EP
Replacement of existing rear extension with the addition of a pitch roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Dunholme, Moorstock Lane, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6LA
Conversion and extension of existing garage / outbuilding into ancillary accommodation, with solar panels installed on the roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Sellindge in Kent
Sellindge is a village and civil parish located along the A20 road between Ashford and Folkestone in Kent, South East England. It falls under the North Downs West Ward of Folkestone and Hythe District Council, while being part of the Elham ward at the Kent County Council level, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,749 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Property prices in Sellindge 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 Sellindge a particularly low-crime area.
Sellindge 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 Sellindge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gibbin's Brook SSSI; 6 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, Sellindge 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 Sellindge
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Sellindge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Sellindge.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Sellindge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sellindge were full planning applications (9), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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