Dering Wood, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0275 - Forestry Commission Approved

Proposal

Forestry commission felling licence Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

5 Feb 2026

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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Documents 6

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Important details

Council: Ashford
Application type: Forestry Commission
Postcode: TN27 0SY
Received: 5 Feb 2026
Validated: 5 Feb 2026
Ward: Weald North
Parish: Egerton
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 5 Mar 2026
Decision: No Objection
Decision level: Delegated Decision
Applicant: Show

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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:

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

Dering Wood, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 2

Plans & drawings 2

Consultation & comments 2

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Important details

Public comments