Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0472 - Full planning permission Withdrawn

Proposal

Single storey extension to existing childrens care home Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Withdrawn

Withdrawn on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN26 3AP
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Weald Central
Parish
Bethersden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Michael West

Public comments

15comments received
13 objecting2 neutral

87% object · above 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