Hartsfield Farm, Cranbrook Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8FU
Under Consultation
NOT/2026/0303
Description
Prior approval for the change of use of building and land within its curtilage from an agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (One Dwellinghouse)
6/10
Planning Authority Score
#92 of 282
Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #47 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #156 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #157 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #47 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,007
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025