St Michaels, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Michaels, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About St Michaels
St Michaels is a village located within the civil parish of Tenterden in Kent's Ashford district. Historically referred to as Boar's Isle or Boresisle until 1863, this quaint village presents a unique blend of historical charm and modern planning opportunities for prospective developers and residents alike.
District: Tenterden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Michaels.
- 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 St Michaels based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near St Michaels.
- - Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Non Material amendment to planning permission 21/00986/AS for Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64 bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and developmen
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 21/00986/AS for the Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64 bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP
Variation of Condition 2 (B1 office use) of planning permission 17/01834/AS for Redevelopment of Existing Commercial and Retail Premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP
Variation of condition 12 (B1 office use) of planning permission 19/01525/AS for Redevelopment of existing commercial and retail premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office us
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP
Variation of Condition 12 (use class) of planning permission 22/00605/AS to replace the approved Unit 4 of application 19/01525/AS with a new unit to provide ancillary space and services to units 1,2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 13, The Pavement, Tenterden, TN30 6DP
T1 Ash Tree - Fell to ground level. Reason for works - Due to size of the tree and it overhanging various properties, no plan to re-plant at the site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00986/AS for Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64 bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and developmen
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Glen Ellyn, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EH
Part single‑storey, part two‑storey side extension with associated roof alterations to form a double garage with living accommodation above, together with single‑storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - London Beach Golf Club, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6HX
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Acoustic Barrier) of Planning Permission PA/2025/2013
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - New Blue Barn Store, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Ashford, TN30 6PR
Proposed redevelopment of the former Costcutter shop, store, and surrounding site to deliver a three‑storey residential building accommodating 4 no. flats. The scheme includes associated on‑site parki
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00986/AS for "Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64-bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and developme
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 8 Pope Gardens, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SQ
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP
Variation of condition 12 (Use Class) for planning permission 22/00605/AS "To replace the approved Unit 4 of application 19/01525/AS with a new unit to provide ancillary space and services to units 1,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 12, Pope Gardens, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SQ
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road TN30 6PY
Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00986/AS for "Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64 bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and developme
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Billcroft, Grange Road, Tenterden, TN30 6EF
Outline application for the erection of a single self build dwelling (landscaping and appearance reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - St Michaels Place, Grange Road, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent, TN30 6EE
Proposed detached dwelling and garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - St Michaels and All Angels Parish Church, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PU
5 Day Notification - A single Ash (T329) needs to be removed ASAP as its primary crown union has failed and the crown is overhanging the church yard and a third-party residential property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Vicarage, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Erection of 23 dwellings, new road junction, play/amenity spaces and 15-metre buffer zones
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - London Beach Golf Club, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6HX
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/01084/AS (erection of five retirement cottages attached to the Hotel with associated car parking and landscaping) to vary plans of rear elevation and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of St Michaels in Kent
St Michaels is a village located within the civil parish of Tenterden in Kent's Ashford district. Historically referred to as Boar's Isle or Boresisle until 1863, this quaint village presents a unique blend of historical charm and modern planning opportunities for prospective developers and residents alike. It sits within the Tenterden district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Michaels a particularly low-crime area.
St Michaels 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 St Michaels includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in St Michaels
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near St Michaels. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 St Michaels.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near St Michaels take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near St Michaels were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (4). 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- 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.