How long do planning decisions take near Wick Hill?

The average planning decision time near Wick Hill is 29 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wick Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Wick Hill is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wick Hill?

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Wick Hill, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wick Hill, Kent.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ashford
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Ashford 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wick Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wick Hill.

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 Wick Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wick Hill.

26/501546/ADJ - Ayleswade Bungalow Ayleswade Lane Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8LE
Adjoining Authority Consultation fromTunbridge Wells Borough Council to Maidstone Borough Council for 2no. new glamping pods with associated access road and parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21
- Ayleswade Bungalow Ayleswade Lane Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8LE
2no. new glamping pods with associated access road & parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD
Construction of a 20m by 40m menage / riding arena
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD
Variation of condition 5 (Parking) of 20/01192/AS to allow for a change in the approach to the approved permitted parking area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Wick Hill in Kent

Wick Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wick Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Wick Hill 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 Wick Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Wick Hill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wick Hill. The average decision time was 29 days.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wick Hill were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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