Our Local Plan Explained Community Events

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Ashford Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the borough so we are holding a series of events in the summer where you can;

  • find out what the plan is and how you can be involved
  • discover how the process works and how long it will take
  • ask questions and give us your feedback

What will the community events cover?

The events are intended to provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the new Local Plan and the process so that you can tell us what you think, ask questions and leave feedback.

The events will explain what a Local Plan is, what stage are we at, and when will we go out to formal public consultation.

Whilst explaining the process, we would also like to hear your likes and dislikes about where you live and your aspirations for the borough over the next 15 years on matters such as the environment, future needs for local housing, jobs, green spaces, and existing and new infrastructure etc. This is about planning for the future and addressing the issues of the present.

Where are the community events taking place?

The council is holding a total of eight ‘in person’ community events across the borough through July and August. These events will be followed by two virtual events in late August/early September.

The events are intended to be ‘drop in’ sessions open to all members of the community. You may attend any of the event in any of the locations identified.

The events are taking place at the following locations and times:

Where?When?What time?
Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AETuesday 16 July2 - 8pm
Shadoxhurst Village Hall, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HTWednesday 17 July2 - 8pm
Hamstreet Victory Hall, Ruckinge Road B2067, Ashford, TN26 2NJWednesday 24 July2 - 8pm
Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EAWednesday 31 July2 - 8pm
Chilham Village Hall, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DBThursday 1 August2 - 8pm
Tenterden Leisure Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RATuesday 6 August2 - 8pm
Charing Church Barn, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LPThursday 8 August2 - 8pm
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PEMonday 12 August2 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
(link to be published 1 week before event)		Wednesday 28 August6 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
(link to be published 1 week before event)
Thursday 5 September6 - 8pm


Do I need to register to attend?

No, simply ‘drop in’ on the day.

How do I provide feedback?

If you have any feedback that you would like to give please use the feedback form (below).

We will also have feedback forms available at all our in-person events.

Copies of our feedback forms are also available on request, simply email planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk to request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘Our Local Plan Explained’.

If you wish to return a feedback form by post, please send to Plan Making & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

All feedback must be provided by 5pm on Monday 16 September.


Ashford Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the borough so we are holding a series of events in the summer where you can;

  • find out what the plan is and how you can be involved
  • discover how the process works and how long it will take
  • ask questions and give us your feedback

What will the community events cover?

The events are intended to provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the new Local Plan and the process so that you can tell us what you think, ask questions and leave feedback.

The events will explain what a Local Plan is, what stage are we at, and when will we go out to formal public consultation.

Whilst explaining the process, we would also like to hear your likes and dislikes about where you live and your aspirations for the borough over the next 15 years on matters such as the environment, future needs for local housing, jobs, green spaces, and existing and new infrastructure etc. This is about planning for the future and addressing the issues of the present.

Where are the community events taking place?

The council is holding a total of eight ‘in person’ community events across the borough through July and August. These events will be followed by two virtual events in late August/early September.

The events are intended to be ‘drop in’ sessions open to all members of the community. You may attend any of the event in any of the locations identified.

The events are taking place at the following locations and times:

Where?When?What time?
Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AETuesday 16 July2 - 8pm
Shadoxhurst Village Hall, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HTWednesday 17 July2 - 8pm
Hamstreet Victory Hall, Ruckinge Road B2067, Ashford, TN26 2NJWednesday 24 July2 - 8pm
Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EAWednesday 31 July2 - 8pm
Chilham Village Hall, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DBThursday 1 August2 - 8pm
Tenterden Leisure Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RATuesday 6 August2 - 8pm
Charing Church Barn, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LPThursday 8 August2 - 8pm
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PEMonday 12 August2 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
(link to be published 1 week before event)		Wednesday 28 August6 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
(link to be published 1 week before event)
Thursday 5 September6 - 8pm


Do I need to register to attend?

No, simply ‘drop in’ on the day.

How do I provide feedback?

If you have any feedback that you would like to give please use the feedback form (below).

We will also have feedback forms available at all our in-person events.

Copies of our feedback forms are also available on request, simply email planning.policy@ashford.gov.uk to request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘Our Local Plan Explained’.

If you wish to return a feedback form by post, please send to Plan Making & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

All feedback must be provided by 5pm on Monday 16 September.


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    Ashford Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the borough.

    We want to hear your views on Ashford’s future and any particular issues you are facing in your local area.

    We would like you to think about the aspirations you and your community have for the next 15 years, consider how your needs and those of others may change over time (i.e. single parent families, teenagers, senior citizens, persons with a disability, ethnic minorities, business owners etc.).  How might your aspirations and those of your local community be fulfilled, what could the council do to help through the plan making process? 

    Is there a need for more houses in your area, are there enough jobs and local services, how can we protect our natural, historic and built environment, are there local transport or other infrastructure needs that need addressing?

    Please tell us what you think by providing answers in this feedback form.

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