Ye Ancient House, 5 High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0400 - Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Approved

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for the construction of new single storey rear extension and extended rear patio area, following the demolition of existing rear extension. Renovation works to interior including installation of secondary glazing, installation of wood burning stove, new floor finishes and removal of existing bedroom cupboard. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Feb 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
Postcode
TN27 8AL
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden;Biddenden
Case officer
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Target decision
22 Apr 2026
Decision
Grant Consent
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

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:
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