Playing Field, Rectory Close, Woodchurch Kent. TN26 3QJ

Decision Made OTH/2025/1934
Council
Date received
7 Feb 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Postcode
TN26 3QJ

Description

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/0438 for a Proposed fire-pit shelter, to allow for change of roof materials from cedar to felt shingle roof tiles.

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