Draft Local Plan 2042 - Regulation 18 consultation

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PLEASE NOTE THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED.

All the comments received as part of the consultation are now available to view using the link below:

View the comments submitted

The council is working to prepare a new Local Plan for borough and is inviting you to have your say on the draft Local Plan 2042.

What is the draft Local Plan?

The Ashford Local Plan 2042 will set out the vision and spatial development strategy for a sustainable and deliverable pattern of growth for Ashford borough for the period 2024 - 2042.

The council consulted on a draft version of the Plan in summer/autumn 2025, known as a Regulation 18. This 8-week consultation is the first formal consultation stage of the Local Plan.

The draft Local Plan 2042 sets out the council's direction of travel on a number of planning matters, such as housing, economic development and the environment for the period up to 2042.

How do I respond to the consultation?

Please note that the consultation has now closed.


Do you have land for potential development in the borough?

The council opened its Call for Sites and are inviting landowners, developers, businesses, community groups and residents in the borough to suggest land that may potentially be available for inclusion in the Local Plan. The 'Call for Sites' was open from 18 August - 13 October 2025.

View details about the sites submitted on the Call for Sites webpage.

What should I do if I have any questions?

You can contact the Plan Making & Infrastructure team via planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk.

PLEASE NOTE THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED.

All the comments received as part of the consultation are now available to view using the link below:

View the comments submitted

The council is working to prepare a new Local Plan for borough and is inviting you to have your say on the draft Local Plan 2042.

What is the draft Local Plan?

The Ashford Local Plan 2042 will set out the vision and spatial development strategy for a sustainable and deliverable pattern of growth for Ashford borough for the period 2024 - 2042.

The council consulted on a draft version of the Plan in summer/autumn 2025, known as a Regulation 18. This 8-week consultation is the first formal consultation stage of the Local Plan.

The draft Local Plan 2042 sets out the council's direction of travel on a number of planning matters, such as housing, economic development and the environment for the period up to 2042.

How do I respond to the consultation?

Please note that the consultation has now closed.


Do you have land for potential development in the borough?

The council opened its Call for Sites and are inviting landowners, developers, businesses, community groups and residents in the borough to suggest land that may potentially be available for inclusion in the Local Plan. The 'Call for Sites' was open from 18 August - 13 October 2025.

View details about the sites submitted on the Call for Sites webpage.

What should I do if I have any questions?

You can contact the Plan Making & Infrastructure team via planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Comment on the draft Local Plan 2042

    Ashford Borough Council has prepared a draft Local Plan 2042 (Regulation 18).  The council is now seeking comments on the proposals.

    Please use this form to give your comments on the draft Local Plan 2042 only.

    A separate form should be completed per comment.

    The deadline for comments is Monday 13 October 2025.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Comment on the Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA)

    Ashford Borough Council has prepared a Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment to accompany the draft Local Plan 2042 (Regulation 18).  The council is now seeking comments.

    Please use this form to give your comments on the Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment only.  

    Comments on the draft Local Plan should be made on the separate 'draft Local Plan comment form'.

    A separate form should be completed per comment.

    The deadline for comments is Monday 13 October 2025.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Comment on the evidence documents

    Ashford Borough Council has prepared a number of supporting evidence documents to accompany the draft Local Plan 2042 (Regulation 18).  The council is now seeking comments.

    Please do not use this form to give your comments on the draft Local Plan or Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment. This form should only be used for other evidence documents.  

    A separate form should be completed per comment.

    The deadline for comments is Monday 13 October 2025.


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