Canal Farm, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT Data via plota.co.uk
NOT/2026/0530 - Prior approval Part 3 Class R
Approved
Proposal
Prior approval for the change of use of part of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use falling within Class B8 (storage or distribution) Data via plota.co.uk
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17 Mar 2026
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Approved
Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026
Documents 6
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
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Historical activity at this location
19 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Refused
Prior notification for the change of use of one agricultural barn and land within its cur…
2024
Refused
Prior approval for change of use of two agricultural barns (Barn 2 and Barn 3) and land w…
2024
Refused
Prior notification for the change of use of one agricultural barn and land within its cur…
2024
Refused
Prior approval for change of use of two agricultural barns (Barn 2 and Barn 3) and land w…
2022
Refused
Proposed prior approval for the change of use of agricultural barns and land within its c…
2022
Refused
Prior approval for change of use from an agricultural barn and land within its curtilage…
2022
Refused
Prior approval for change of use from an agricultural barn and land within its curtilage…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Damson Cottage, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT
Two storey side extension
2025
Approved
Damson Cottage, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT
Two storey side extension
2023
Approved
Canal Farm Bungalow, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT
Proposed detached garage with new vehicle access to existing dwelling.
2020
Refused
Fairview Industrial Park, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2PL
Erection of industrial/storage building for 8 units; Creation of open storage areas; Boun…
2023
Approved
Hilcroft Cottage, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT
Excavation for a District Level Licensed Great Crested Newt Pond through KCC. 150m2.
2017
Approved
Fairview Industrial Park, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2PL
Erection of industrial/storage building for 8 units. Creation of open storage areas. Boun…
2018
Approved
1 Dimon Villas, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Erection of multipurpose agricultural building for secure store for animal feed, tools an…
2018
Approved
1 Dimon Villas, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Erection of multipurpose agricultural building for secure store for animal feed, tools an…
2018
Approved
1 Dimon Villas, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Creation of track and gate for ease of access to field (Retrospective)
2018
Approved
1 Dimon Villas, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Creation of track and gate for ease of access to field (Retrospective)
2017
Withdrawn
1 Dimon Villas, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Creation of track and gate for ease of access to field. Access will remain unchanged.
2016
Approved
Damson Cottage, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NT
Two storey rear extension, alteration to roof and erection of porch and lean to extension…
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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
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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
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Canal Farm, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NT
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