Stone Street, Stanford, Ashford, Kent, TN25

The combination of a private setting, long driveway, and central courtyard will greatly enhance the character and desirability of the new homes. -- Greg Wood, Director

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Best and Final offers requested by Friday 15th August 2025.

An exciting opportunity to acquire a prime development site with planning for four new dwellings, set within approximately one acre of land adjoining open farmland in the desirable village of Stanford. This well-positioned plot offers an ideal prospect for developers or self-builders seeking to create bespoke homes in a semi-rural yet highly accessible countryside location.


Proposed Accommodation
• Plot 1 – A detached chalet-style home featuring three bedrooms.
• Plot 2 – A spacious detached family home offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three reception rooms. Benefits from a generous and private garden to the rear and side.
• Plot 3 – A detached chalet-style home with three bedrooms and a large garden.
• Plot 4 – A detached three-bedroom bungalow with contemporary open-plan living.

Key Planning Conditions Summary:
Planning permission is expected to be granted following a recent Planning Committee meeting. Full disclosure and documentation can be found on the Shepway Planning Portal under reference 23/1925/FH. The committee resolved: "That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of the report and the applicant entering into a Section 106 legal agreement, and that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and the legal agreement, and to add any other conditions he considers necessary."
Full details of the planning application and supporting documents are available here:

Situation
Stanford is a peaceful village set between Ashford and Hythe, offering rural charm with excellent access to road and rail links. Surrounded by the villages of Sellindge, Lympne, Postling, and Westenhanger, it sits just off the M20 (Junction 11), with easy access to Ashford, Hythe, and the coast. Westenhanger station is nearby, providing links to Ashford International and high-speed services to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. Local schooling includes well-rated primaries in Sellindge and Lympne, with grammar and comprehensive options in Folkestone and Ashford, as well as independent schools such as Ashford School and Spring Grove. The nearby Kent Downs National Landscape adds to the area's appeal, offering stunning countryside, walking trails, and outdoor activities, making Stanford ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking village life with strong connectivity.

Water
Affinity Water has provided an estimate for suitable water connection charges, covering both options: Affinity Water completing the works or the developer appointing a WIRS-accredited Self-Lay Provider (the more cost-effective option). Full details can be found in the data room.
Electricity
UK Power Networks (UKPN) have provided an initial estimate of £16,583 + VAT for the electrical connection. Full details are available in the data room.

Drainage and Foul Water
An assessment by Nutrient Neutral Solutions Through Science has confirmed that the proposed development of four dwellings at Stanford is nutrient neutral. Wastewater will be temporarily managed on-site, treated, stored, and then transported by tanker to a local treatment facility outside the Stodmarsh River Stour SAC / Ramsar catchment. As a result, no mitigation is required, and the development will not impact the Conservation Objectives of the Stodmarsh SAC. This arrangement will be formalised in the forthcoming Section 106 Agreement, anticipated by the end of July 2025.

Covenants
• The Purchaser is to be responsible for fencing any boundaries with the Vendors retained land and properties.
• The purchaser is to construct the new access road (4.10m wide) along the boundary with neighbouring property Holybank to be no deeper than 4.50m from the boundary including kerb detail and new fencing.
• The Vendor will reserve full rights of way over the new access road to the new gates at the rear of their retained garden (as plan included in the Data Room labelled ‘Proposed Right of Way’).
• The Purchaser is to carry out the development in accordance with planning consent 23/1925/FH and seek to Vendors written approval to carry out any alterations to this or any subsequent extensions or outbuildings. The Purchaser and their successors in title will be responsible for any professional fees payable by the Vendors involved in dealing with such approvals.
• The Purchaser and their successors in title will not be permitted to plant any high level landscaping (Trees, hedges, etc) along the boundaries with Barnstormers.

Our Ref: AHS250114