Agricultural buidings named DG Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0184 - Full planning permission Approved
AgriculturalDemolitionExtensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of single-storey dwelling (Self Build) and detached garden room with associated works including new vehicular access and driveway, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Jan 2026
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Validated
12 Feb 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Documents 26

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Final Officer Report.pdf Officer Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf Decision Notice · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 8

PDF KCC Ecological Advice Consultee · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Bat Emergence Survey, ECOassistance, 19 May 2026 Supporting Documents · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Bio-diversity/Ecology - Consultation Response Consultee · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Report Supporting Documents · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Tree Survey Plan Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Design & Access Statement Supporting Documents · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Precautionary Working Method Statement for Habitat Clearance Supporting Documents · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Preliminary Ecological Appraisal. ECOassistance. 22 Oct 2025 Supporting Documents · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 12

PDF Proposed Roof Plan - P-108 Plan · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed North and South Elevation - P-104 Plan · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed EV and External Lighting - P-107 Plan · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Location Plan - EX-001 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Section - AA - P-106 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ground Plan - P-103 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Location Plan - P-101 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed East & West Elevation - P-105 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Plans and Elevations - 77 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Tree Protection Plan Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Plan - EX-002 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Plan - P-102 Plan · 30 Jan 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Application Form · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Tree Officer consultee comments Consultee · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Highways - Consultation Response Consultee · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF DLL-ENQ-KENT-00525 - Land on the South of Gribble Bridge Road - Countersigned IACPC with Annex 3 map - 07.05.2026 Supporting Documents · 8 May 2026 View ↗

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Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN27 8DH
Received
30 Jan 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

3comments received
3 neutral

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Refused
Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Prior notification for change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curt…
NOT/2024/1212
2024 Refused
Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Prior notification for change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curt…
NOT/2024/1212
2023 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Change of use of land from agriculture to a mixed use for agriculture and seasonal glampi…
PA/2023/2153
2023 Withdrawn
Lichen, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Proposed single and two storey extensions, installation of wood burner and flue and assoc…
PA/2023/1642
2023 Withdrawn
Lichen, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Proposed single and two storey extensions, internal alterations to include a wood burner…
PA/2023/1709
2022 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Creation of a 150m2 pond to promote the breeding of Great Crested Newts through the Distr…
PA/2022/3087
2022 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and replacement with new dwelling with chan…
22/00621/AS
2021 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Reinstatement of wall structure to existing agricultural building, general repairs and re…
21/01479/AS
2022 Approved
Andred Oast, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Demolition of existing garage and greenhouse and erection of new incidental building incl…
22/00308/AS
2021 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Demolition of existing agricultural building and replacement new single storey dwelling w…
21/00974/AS
2021 Refused
Andred Oast, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Demolition of existing garage and greenhouse and erection of new incidental building incl…
21/01042/AS
2020 Withdrawn
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and replacement with new dwelling with chan…
20/01444/AS
2020 Approved
Agricultural buidings named DG Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Prior notification of change of use of buildings and land within its curtilage from an ag…
20/00958/AS
2020 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Erection of an agricultural store.
20/00127/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Lawful development certificate - proposed - internal works to the building, take up and r…
18/00653/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Lawful development certificate - proposed - internal works to the building, take up and r…
18/00653/AS
2024 Approved
Agricultural Buildings At New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Great Crested Newt), 4 (Vegetation Precautiona…
OTH/2024/2086
2024 Approved
Agricultural Buildings At New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Great Crested Newt), 4 (Vegetation Precautiona…
OTH/2024/2086
2023 Refused
Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building and land within i…
NOT/2023/2089
2019 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Extension and Conversion of Barn to Residential, Construction of Outbuilding, Incorporati…
19/00798/AS
2019 Approved
Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DH
Extension and Conversion of Barn to Residential, Construction of Outbuilding, Incorporati…
19/00798/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Discharge of conditions 1, 2, 3
16/00239/CONA/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Discharge of conditions 1, 2, 3
16/00239/CONA/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Prior approval of proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse a…
18/01048/AS
2018 Approved
Agricultural buildings at New House Farm, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent
Prior approval of proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse a…
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings