Search Smeeth planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Smeeth · updated daily · Ashford Borough Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Acorn House, The Ridgeway, Smeeth, TN25 6SGApprovedProposed part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension with replacement windows, changes to fenestration and replacement detached garage following demolition of existing garage.Received 7 Sep 2026PA/2026/1571
- Muddy Wellies Community Farm, Hythe Road, Smeeth, TN25 6STApprovedVariation 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 administration block.Removal/variation of conditionsReceived 22 Dec 2025PA/2025/2375
- Southside, Lees Road, Brabourne, TN25 6RNAwaiting decisionProposed new dwelling (Self Build) and associated external works using existing access and driveway.Full planning permissionReceived 21 Oct 2025PA/2025/1945
- Smeeth Cottage, Church Road, Smeeth, TN25 6SAApprovedLime 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.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 7 Oct 2025Decided 11 Nov 2025NOT/2025/1862
- Land East of Gwent House, Caroland Close, Smeeth (submitted as Bog Farm, Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RY)ApprovedPrior approval for a proposed access track to allow harvesting and removal of timberPrior notification: Road (agricultural/forestry)Received 10 Jul 2025Decided 15 Aug 2025NOT/2025/1293
Planning in Smeeth
Only 5 decisions near Smeeth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Smeeth in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.
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TN25 202 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Smeeth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Smeeth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Smeeth has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Smeeth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Smeeth.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1).