Romney Cottage, Little Hookstead Farm, Wrens Nest Lane TN26 3NH Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0130 - Full planning permission Approved

Proposal

Change of use of land to extend residential curtilage and erection of outbuilding. Proposed timber frame structure to accommodate an outdoor kitchen. (part retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Validated
4 Feb 2026
Received
7 Feb 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN26 3NH
Received
7 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Ward
Weald Central
Parish
High Halden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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