Smarden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smarden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Smarden
Smarden is a picturesque civil parish and village located to the west of Ashford in Kent, South East England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for developers and homeowners alike.
Population: 1,455 (2021) · Area: 21.8 km²
District: Ashford
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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 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smarden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smarden.
- 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 Smarden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Smarden.
- - The Minnis, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0324 for "Removal of existing play equipment and installation of new equipment and safety surfacing. Including extending existing fenced area with
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 4 Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
G1 (conifers) - To fell to ground level 8x conifers and grind the stumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Post Office Cottage, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NA
Change of use to residential.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Little Smarden House, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (external lighting) 7 (great crested newt licence evidence) 10 (construction management plan) 11 (details of discharge surface water) 12 (details of bound sur
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 3, Long Meadow Drive, Smarden, TN27 8FN
Removal of fake chimney stack and replace with tiling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Perrin House, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8NA
5-Day Tree Notification to fell a dead Silver Birch tree, next to the playground. This is urgent as it is within the playpark and there is concern about its safety to the public.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Vesper Barn, Vesper Hawk Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PU
Proposed automatic access gates to include brick piers.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Town Barn, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NA
Conversion and Change of Use of Unit 1 to two dwellings, Demolition of Units 2 and 3, and erection of two detached dwellings utilising existing access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Smarden in Kent
Smarden is a picturesque civil parish and village located to the west of Ashford in Kent, South East England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for developers and homeowners alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,455 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Smarden covers an area of approximately 21.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Smarden 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 Smarden a particularly low-crime area.
Smarden 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 Smarden includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Smarden 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 Smarden
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Smarden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smarden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smarden were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.