Fleeden

Settlement in Kent Ashford

England

Fleeden

Fleeden is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Canterbury, Fleeden is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside landscape that characterizes the region. With a population of around 500 residents, it maintains a close-knit and welcoming community atmosphere.

The village dates back to medieval times and is known for its rich historical heritage. St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval church with intricate architectural details, stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of the village. The church serves as both a place of worship and a site of historical interest, attracting visitors from near and far.

Fleeden benefits from its rural setting, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming country lanes providing an idyllic backdrop for outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by several nature reserves and parks, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

While primarily an agricultural community, Fleeden also boasts a few local businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. These include a cozy village pub, a small grocery store, and a post office. For additional amenities and services, residents often rely on nearby towns such as Canterbury or Ashford.

Overall, Fleeden is a quaint and peaceful village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its historical charm, natural beauty, and tight-knit community make it a cherished place to live or visit in the picturesque county of Kent.

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Fleeden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.135333/0.80202325 or Grid Reference TQ9641. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wetland Wood

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Tree in a hedge

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Two trees in a hedge

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Grazing by Ashford Rd

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Bevenden House

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Barn Conversion, Lodge Place

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Flat farmland by Ashford Rd

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Farmland, Chilmington Green Road

This will form part of a vast development, to be known as Chilmington Green, for which planning permission has been granted by Ashford Borough Council under application number 12/00400/AS. This is an “outline application for a Comprehensive Mixed Use Development comprising: up to 5,750 residential units, in a mix of sizes, types and tenures; up to 10,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Bl use; up to 9,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Al to A5 uses; Education (including a secondary school of up to 8 ha and up to four primary schools of up to 2.1 ha each); Community Uses (class Dl) up to 7,000 m² (gross external floor space); Leisure Uses (class D2) up to 6,000 m² (gross external floor space); Provision of local recycling facilities; Provision of areas of formal and informal open space; Installation of appropriate utilities infrastructure as required to serve the development, including flood attenuation works, SUDS, water supply and wastewater infrastructure, gas supply, electricity supply (including substations), telecommunications infrastructure and renewable energy infrastructure (including CHP in the District Centre); Transport infrastructure, including provision of three accesses on to the A28, an access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane, other connections on to the local road network, and a network of internal roads, footpaths and cycle routes; New planting and landscaping, both within the Proposed Development and on its boundaries, and ecological enhancement works; and associated ground works where appearance, landscaping, layout and scale are reserved for future approval and where access is reserved for future approval with the exception of the three accesses on to the A28 and the access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane”. Here, there is a footpath crossing a harvested field.

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Chilmington Green Road

Opposite the row of trees another access/exit road into the Chilmington Green development has been created. Planning permission has been granted by Ashford Borough Council under application number 12/00400/AS, for an “outline application for a Comprehensive Mixed Use Development comprising: up to 5,750 residential units, in a mix of sizes, types and tenures; up to 10,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Bl use; up to 9,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Al to A5 uses; Education (including a secondary school of up to 8 ha and up to four primary schools of up to 2.1 ha each); Community Uses (class Dl) up to 7,000 m² (gross external floor space); Leisure Uses (class D2) up to 6,000 m² (gross external floor space); Provision of local recycling facilities; Provision of areas of formal and informal open space; Installation of appropriate utilities infrastructure as required to serve the development, including flood attenuation works, SUDS, water supply and wastewater infrastructure, gas supply, electricity supply (including substations), telecommunications infrastructure and renewable energy infrastructure (including CHP in the District Centre); Transport infrastructure, including provision of three accesses on to the A28, an access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane, other connections on to the local road network, and a network of internal roads, footpaths and cycle routes; New planting and landscaping, both within the Proposed Development and on its boundaries, and ecological enhancement works; and associated ground works where appearance, landscaping, layout and scale are reserved for future approval and where access is reserved for future approval with the exception of the three accesses on to the A28 and the access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane”.

John Baker

Building site

Viewed from near an access/exit road into the Chilmington Green development from TQ9739 : Chilmington Green Road. Planning permission has been granted by Ashford Borough Council under application number 12/00400/AS, for an “outline application for a Comprehensive Mixed Use Development comprising: up to 5,750 residential units, in a mix of sizes, types and tenures; up to 10,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Bl use; up to 9,000 m² (gross external floor space) of Class Al to A5 uses; Education (including a secondary school of up to 8 ha and up to four primary schools of up to 2.1 ha each); Community Uses (class Dl) up to 7,000 m² (gross external floor space); Leisure Uses (class D2) up to 6,000 m² (gross external floor space); Provision of local recycling facilities; Provision of areas of formal and informal open space; Installation of appropriate utilities infrastructure as required to serve the development, including flood attenuation works, SUDS, water supply and wastewater infrastructure, gas supply, electricity supply (including substations), telecommunications infrastructure and renewable energy infrastructure (including CHP in the District Centre); Transport infrastructure, including provision of three accesses on to the A28, an access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane, other connections on to the local road network, and a network of internal roads, footpaths and cycle routes; New planting and landscaping, both within the Proposed Development and on its boundaries, and ecological enhancement works; and associated ground works where appearance, landscaping, layout and scale are reserved for future approval and where access is reserved for future approval with the exception of the three accesses on to the A28 and the access on to Coulter Road/Cuckoo Lane”.

John Baker