Has New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/00243/AS) in April 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR?

New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR located?

New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR sits in Smarden, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN27 postcode district.

Is New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR in a safe area?

Police records around New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 23% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR?

The closest primary school to New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR is Smarden Primary School (923m).

What transport links are near New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR?

The closest bus stop to New Ash, Water Lane, TN27 8NR is The Chequers Inn, 735m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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New Ash, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NR

3 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About New Ash

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

New Ash is a property in Smarden, Ashford, Ashford (TN27 8NR). It has council tax band G.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against New Ash, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at New Ash was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2026
Conditions
In report
Removal of conditions 1(i) (Agricultural Occupancy) of Planning Permission WE/9/60/14b; to allow for the removal of the agricultural occupancy of the property.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PA/2026/0225
View planning record
Jan 2026
Amendment
In report
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the breach of agricultural occupancy condition
Retrospective
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
PA/2025/2124
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 2 sales in TN27 8NR: £460,000 (2017–1996).

Nearby sales in TN27 8NR

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ashford district page.

Full Ashford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

The Chequers Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Smarden Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN27 8NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN27 8NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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