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Planning in Woodchurch

Approved
93%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Woodchurch

Woodchurch is a prominent village in Kent, serving as the largest civil parish in the Borough of Ashford. Located just 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from the historic town of Tenterden, it lies north of the B2067 road connecting Tenterden to Hamstreet, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,061 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.

Woodchurch covers an area of approximately 27.9 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 Woodchurch show an average sale price of £438,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodchurch has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodchurch 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 Woodchurch, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Woodchurch. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodchurch?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Woodchurch. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodchurch?
The average planning decision time near Woodchurch is 59 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 Woodchurch?
The planning approval rate near Woodchurch is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Woodchurch is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.