Search The Lees planning applications

11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of The Lees · updated daily · Ashford Borough Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 12 months

2 The Green, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DFAwaiting decisionT1-7-2012 - Norway Maple - Crown reduction of 3-4m, back to a similar height after previous works. Reason - To prevent excessive shading over the property and other plants, as well as stopping the build up of blockages to guttering and drainage. T1-12-2003 - Birch - Crown reduction of 2-3m. Reason - Required for regular maintenance to keep the tree at a manageable size and height as well as preventing excessive shading of the surrounding area.Tree Preservation Order - works relatedReceived 4 Nov 2026OTH/2026/1891
Forge House, Church Lane, Challock, TN25 4BSAwaiting decisionProposed erection of detached garage and detached ancillary outbuilding. To include the formation of a secondary vehicular access through the widening of an existing dropped kerb and alterations to the frontage boundary treatment including the replacement of an existing high hedge with a traditional post and rail fence and managed native beech hedge.Householder planning permissionReceived 8 Oct 2026PA/2026/1790
Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DJApprovedDetails submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (Detailed/section drawings) & 8 (Service routes & Soil/Vent Pipes)of planning permission PA/2025/1657Discharge of Condition(s)Received 10 Sep 2026Decided 4 Oct 2026OTH/2026/1645
Woodlands, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DLAwaiting decisionInstallation of dwarf retaining wall. (Retrospective) and a proposed replacement tractor barn with office above following the demolition of the existing.Received 7 Sep 2026PA/2026/1549
7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AXApprovedNon-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.Non-Material AmendmentReceived 24 Jul 2026Decided 21 Aug 2026OTH/2026/1321

Planning in The Lees

Approved: 80%; 8 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Lees in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around The Lees

Postcode districts

TN25 202 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Ashford Borough Council

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About The Lees

The Lees is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in The Lees show an average sale price of £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Lees a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Lees has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Lees 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 The Lees, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near The Lees. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Lees?

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near The Lees. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near The Lees?

The average planning decision time near The Lees is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near The Lees?

The planning approval rate near The Lees is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Lees?

The most common type of planning application near The Lees is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Lees?

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