Bethersden Marble Pavement Fronting 1 To 17, High Street, Biddenden Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0529 - Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Approved

Proposal

Listed Building Consent to lift and save existing stone slabs to pavement on south side of High Street. Excavate for foundation for new edge to highway and construct new kerbing of reclaimed stone. Re-bed and relay lifted sections of pavement using existing original stone slabs. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
Postcode
TN27 8AL
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 supporting

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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