Wissenden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wissenden, 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 012D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wissenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wissenden.
- 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 Wissenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wissenden.
- - Wissenden Grange, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EL
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (detailed drawings), 4 (lime-based mortar), 5 (roof repairs) and 6 (weatherboarding) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0559.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Wissenden Lodge Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EJ
Prior approval for an extension to existing cattle barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Wissenden House, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EL
Listed Building Consent for superstructure repair works following subsidence damage to main property including installation of Helifix Helibars to front, right and left elevations, removal and replace
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Wissenden Corner, Unit 2, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EL
Reserved matters application for the approval of details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to outline planning permission 21/00087/AS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Wissenden in Kent
Wissenden is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Wissenden show an average sale price of £413,876, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wissenden is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wissenden 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 Wissenden includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wissenden 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 Wissenden
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wissenden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wissenden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wissenden were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 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.