Smeeth, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smeeth, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Smeeth
Smeeth is a predominantly agricultural village and civil parish located just 4 miles east of Ashford in the Ashford Borough of Kent. Its rural character presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to land use and development.
Population: 931 (2021) · Area: 8.3 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: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smeeth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smeeth.
- 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 Smeeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Smeeth.
- - Muddy Wellies Community Farm, Hythe Road, Smeeth, TN25 6ST
Variation of condition 13 (approved plans) of planning permission 18/00874/AS (Erection of two one storey classrooms and administration building) to change approved drawings for the classroom administ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Smeeth Cottage, Church Road, Smeeth, TN25 6SA
Lime Tree - 20m crown reduction , lowering to approximately 4 meters in height from ground level. Reason for works - Safety for pedestrians, traffic and residents close by.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Smeeth in Kent
Smeeth is a predominantly agricultural village and civil parish located just 4 miles east of Ashford in the Ashford Borough of Kent. Its rural character presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to land use and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 931 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Smeeth covers an area of approximately 8.3 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 Smeeth 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 Smeeth a particularly low-crime area.
Smeeth 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 Smeeth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hatch Park SSSI; 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, Smeeth 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 Smeeth
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Smeeth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smeeth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smeeth were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 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.