South Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Hill 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: £438,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Ashford 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Hill.
- 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 South Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near South Hill.
- - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Discharge of condition 3 (biodiversity enhancements)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2021-08-31
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Discharge condition 3a (joinery details)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2021-08-31
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Proposed conversion and change of use of existing outbuilding to form annex, games room and home office space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Works to the proposed conversion and change of use of existing outbuilding to form annex, games room and home office space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural development being the erection of a general purpose steel portal farm building for straw bales
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2019-04-30
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HL
Installation of 16 solar panels to roofslope of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2011-10-13
View full details - - Overhead Lines from Slip Hill Cottages to South Hill, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh
Replacement of the existing conductors with Aerial Bundled Conductor (ABC)(Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Ashford | Date: 2008-05-09
View full details - - Overhead Lines at New Barn Farm, New Barn Hill, Hastingleigh, Kent
Replacement of the existing conductors with Aerial Bundled Conductor (ABC) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Ashford | Date: 2008-05-09
View full details - - Overhead Lines from Slip Hill Cottages to South Hill, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh
To reconductor the existing low voltage overhead line with ABC conductor
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Ashford | Date: 2008-02-20
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford Kent, TN25 5HL
New brickwork piers to replace existing timber gate posts (amended application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2004-07-19
View full details - - South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent TN25 5HL
New brickwork piers to replace existing timber gate posts
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2004-02-25
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A brief summary of South Hill in Kent
South Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in South Hill show an average sale price of £438,290, 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 South Hill a particularly low-crime area.
South Hill 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 South Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wye & Crundale 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, South Hill 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 South Hill
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near South Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Hill were discharge of conditions (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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