The Forstal, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Forstal, Kent.
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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: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Forstal.
- 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 The Forstal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near The Forstal.
- - Little Swanton, Blind Lane, Mersham, TN25 7HA
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (Internal decoration and finishes for the infilling of the fireplace) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1819
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Little Swanton, Blind Lane, Mersham, TN25 7HA
Listed Building Consent to remove existing modern fireplace and replace with new log burner, infill opening, with a flue entering the chimney stack at a higher level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of The Forstal in Kent
The Forstal is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in The Forstal 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 The Forstal a particularly low-crime area.
The Forstal 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 The Forstal includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hatch Park SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, The Forstal 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 The Forstal
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near The Forstal. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 The Forstal.
At 57 days on average, decisions near The Forstal slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Forstal were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 8 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.