Stowting Common, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowting Common, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stowting Common are administered by Folkestone And Hythe District Council. View the full Folkestone And Hythe District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stowting Common
Stowting Common is a village and civil parish located in Kent, England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Ashford, 7 miles northwest of Folkestone, and 10 miles south of Canterbury, this quaint community offers a rural setting with potential for various planning applications. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for development and investment opportunities.
District: Folkestone and Hythe
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Area Information
- Admin district: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stowting Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowting Common.
- 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 Stowting Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stowting Common.
- - Highfields Farmhouse, Stowting Hill, Stowting Common, Ashford, TN25 6BG
Provision of access for joint agricultural and residential use (to serve Highfields Farm), with surfacing works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Woodstock Farm, Lymbridge Green, Stowting Common, TN25 6BJ
Demolition of the existing pole barn, redundant oil tank and removal of hardstanding, and erection of a replacement building comprising carport, stables, hay store and tack room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shepway | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Stowting Common in Kent
Stowting Common is a village and civil parish located in Kent, England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Ashford, 7 miles northwest of Folkestone, and 10 miles south of Canterbury, this quaint community offers a rural setting with potential for various planning applications. Its strategic location makes it an appealing area for development and investment opportunities. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stowting Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stowting Common includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent 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, Stowting Common 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 Stowting Common
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stowting Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stowting Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Stowting Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stowting Common were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.