Wye, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wye, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Wye
Wye is a picturesque village located in the Ashford district of Kent, England, approximately 5 miles from Ashford and 12 miles from Canterbury. It serves as the principal settlement within the parish of Wye with Hinxhill and is notable for its historical association with Wye College, where the renowned Wye Challenger hop variety was developed. This charming village offers a blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 2,282 · Area: 24.1 km²
District: Wye with Hinxhill
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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: Folkestone and Hythe
- Parliamentary constituency: Ashford
- LSOA: Folkestone and Hythe 009D
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 4
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wye.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wye.
- 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 Wye based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Wye.
- - 21, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU
Single-storey rear extension, conversion and external cladding of the rear part of the existing garage, including changes to the existing fenestration, new flat roof over the whole garage and insertio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Wye Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5DP
Details submitted pursuant to conditions: 3 (external materials), 5 (colour & type of paint), 6 (internal decoration and finishes) & 7 (joinery for windows and doors) and partial discharge of conditio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 16 Churchfield Way, Wye, TN25 5EQ
Single storey front and rear extension, part single & part two storey side extension; following demolition of existing side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2, Golden Square House, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BZ
Listed Building Consent for external repairs and alterations including replacement windows and doors in timber with slimline double glazing, removal of cement render and application of lime render, re
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 2, Chequers Park, Wye, TN25 5BA
Proposed first floor extension over existing ground floor aspect along with changing hanging tiles to vertical batten cladding, concrete roof tiles to grey slate and painting existing brick white.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 71, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BW
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1662 for "Proposed two-storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. Widening of access, conversion of annexe into gara
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Public Convenience Ashford Borough Council, Churchfield Way, Wye, TN25 5BP
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce north facing limb by 3m. T7 - Cherry tree - Fell - Reason for works: Compromising the English Oak Tree directly next to it.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 79 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5ED
T1 Plum tree - Fell to ground level due to tree being in decline and limb failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 29 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BU
Proposed canopy to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 29 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BU
Listed Building Consent for proposed canopy and wall lantern to front elevation with oak post and brick plinth. Re-configuration of first floor wall to form bathroom. Re-pointing / repairing of masonr
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford TN25 5EA
Detached studio to be used for art classes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 17-19 & 21 Church Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BN
Listed Building Consent for the conversion of no.19 and no.21 into two separate residential dwellings. Single-storey and partial first-floor rear extension following demolition of existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 17-19 & 21 Church Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BN
Conversion of no.19 and no.21 into two separate residential dwellings. Single-storey and partial first-floor rear extension following demolition of existing extension. Changes to fenestration. Alterat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Wyllie House, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AN
Listed Building Consent to infill mortar that has disappeared and restore mortar that is crumbling, due to extensive weathering between bricks on two walls.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 34 High Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AL
Listed building consent to install an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) in the rear garden of the property, routed via copper pipework to feed the hot water cylinder and central heating system.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 6 Church Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BJ
T1 - Portuguese Laurel - Crown reduction. T1 is 5m, and the spread of the crown is 4m. This will be reduced to 3m and 2m, respectively. T1 is starting to severely dwarf the passageway. This will not o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 14, Old Vicarage Gardens, Wye, TN25 5DG
T1 - Unknown Species - Crown thin no more than 30% and a crown reduction of 2-3 metres , leaving the tree at 7ft from ground level. Reason for works - Allow more light into garden and surrounding prop
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Accommodation at, The Kings Head, Church Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BN
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Detailed drawings), 8 (Garden wall elevations and sections) & 12 (Rainwater goods) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0697
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 85 The Forstal, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5ER
Proposed porch to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Wye School, Kempe Centre, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Variation of condition 23 (No more than 600 pupils will be registered at the school at any time of which there shall be no more than 90 in any one year group) of planning permission 16/01548/AS for "P
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Wye in Kent
Wye is a picturesque village located in the Ashford district of Kent, England, approximately 5 miles from Ashford and 12 miles from Canterbury. It serves as the principal settlement within the parish of Wye with Hinxhill and is notable for its historical association with Wye College, where the renowned Wye Challenger hop variety was developed. This charming village offers a blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,282. It sits within the Wye with Hinxhill district.
Wye covers an area of approximately 24.1 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 Wye show an average sale price of £413,876, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Wye area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wye 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 Wye includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wye and Crundale Downs SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Wye 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 Wye
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wye. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wye.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wye were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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