Search Westwell planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Westwell · updated daily · Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JXAwaiting decisionT1 - Mature sycamore tree - Fell - attacked by honey fungus weakening roots and making it vulnerable to falling into a deep pond which would make it difficult and expensive to retrieve. It is leaning heavily and needs to be felled to a stump.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 4 Nov 2026NOT/2026/1905
- Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JXApprovedMature Holm Oak - Reduce weight of branches by 2 metre reduction and thinning of the canopy by 20%. Reason for works - Adjacent to two listed buildings,to keep in shape.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 28 Sep 2026NOT/2026/1710
- Blackberry Mead Farm, Pilgrims Way, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4NQApprovedDetails submitted pursuant to Condition 14 (Sewage Disposal) of Planning Permission PA/2023/0273Discharge of Condition(s)Received 2 Feb 2026Decided 26 Mar 2026OTH/2026/0190
- Kincraig, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQApprovedT1 Willow Tree - Re-pollard to previous points. T2 Silver Birch Tree - Fell due to severe die back of canopy. T3 - Silver Birch Tree - Fell due to decay of buttress root and lower trunk of tree, shown in accompanying photos.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 14 Oct 2025Decided 12 Nov 2025NOT/2025/1906
- Court Lodge, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JXApprovedT1- Sycamore tree - Removal of any dead limbs affected by honey fungus to avoid them falling into the pond and reduce the risk of the tree (which is leaning towards the pond) falling into it.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 7 Jul 2025Decided 14 Aug 2025NOT/2025/1263
Planning in Westwell
Only 4 decisions near Westwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westwell in the last 24 months, from Folkestone and Hythe District Council's planning register.
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TN25 204 applications in the last 12 months
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About Westwell
Westwell is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north of Ashford in Kent, within the Borough of Ashford. Its elevated position offers unique planning opportunities and considerations for development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,073 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Westwell covers an area of approximately 12.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Westwell 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 Westwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westwell has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westwell 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 Westwell, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Westwell.
The most common types were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).