Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AL Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0550 - Full planning permission Under Consultation

Proposal

Erection of 3 self build dwellings, together with all associated landscaping and infrastructure Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 41

Statements & assessments 19

PDF Transport Statement (Revision B) Supporting Documents · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage & SUDs Strategy (Revision B) Supporting Documents · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Strategy - Sheet 01 (Rev C) Plan · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Dormouse Survey - Interim (Ref 2023/03/23 - updated July 2026) Supporting Documents · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Bio-diversity/Ecology - Consultation Response Consultee · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Great Crested Newt District Level Licensing Impact Assessment & Conservation Payment Certificate Supporting Documents · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Bat Survey and Mitigation Strategy - Ref No: 2023/03/23 Supporting Documents · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Dormouse Survey - Interim - Ref No 2023/03/23 Supporting Documents · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Odour Assessment Addendum Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Odour Assessment - AQ1233 Revision 1 Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Highways and Transportation comment Consultee · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Biodiversity Comments Consultee · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CLIMATE MITIGATION STATEMENT (6).pdf Supporting Documents · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage & SUD's Strategy Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Transport Statement Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Survey Report Supporting Documents · 20 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN26 3AL
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Ward
Weald Central
Parish
Bethersden
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

10comments received
3 objecting6 neutral1 supporting

30% object · below the UK average of 76%

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #146 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #75 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #146 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
106 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
991
Total decisions
123 refused in the year to March 2026