Field to the west of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0196 - Removal/variation of conditions Approved

Proposal

Variation of planning conditions 2 (Approved plans and documents), condition 5 (Surface water drainage details) and condition 16 (Operational lighting details) of planning permission PA/2022/2950 for the Erection of a synchronous condenser plant with ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and other incidental works to allow for Condition 2 - To be updated to reflect the revised plans. Condition 5 - To be re-discharged to reflect the revised surface water drainage design and Condition 16 - To be re-discharged to reflect the final lighting design. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Jan 2026
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Validated
2 Feb 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Documents 32

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf PDF · 5 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Final Officer Report.pdf PDF · 5 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 13

PDF KCC Bio-diversity/Ecology - Consultation Response Consultee · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Ecological Advice Service Consultee · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Drainage - Consultation Response Consultee · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Details 4 - J5804_3014 Rev 02 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Details 2 - J5804_3013 Rev 03 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Schedule and Details - J5804_3010_Rev12 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Layout 1 of 2 - J5804_3001 Rev 04 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Layout 2 of 2 - J5804_3002 Rev 13 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Long Section - J5804_3012 Rev 02 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Details 1 - J5804_3011 Rev 04 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Wide Lighting Assessment Supporting Documents · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Drainage Details 4 - J5804_3014 Rev 02 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Overall Drainage Layout - J5804_3000 Rev 07 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 11

PDF Proposed Boundary Treatment Plan - Figure 10 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_010 Rev 03 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Wide Lighting and Lux Plot Layout - J5804_3500 Rev 02 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Building Elevations - Figure 3 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_003 Rev 08 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Detailed propose Site Plan - Figure 2 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_002 Rev 011 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Sump Plan - Transformer Bund - J5804_6003 Rev 03 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Location Plan - Figure 1 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_001 Rev 07 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Plan - Figure 6 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_006 Rev 01 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Elevations - Figure 4 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_004 Rev 09 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Transformer Bund-Sections 1 - J5804_6005 Rev 04 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Roof Plan - Figure 9 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_009 Rev 03 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Building Floor Plan - Figure 5 - WPGSL011_PL_SE_005 Rev 03 Plan · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application Form Application Form · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL Form Supporting Documents · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF KCC Highways - Consultation Response Consultee · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF National Highways General Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Advert - Press Notification Other · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering Letter Supporting Documents · 2 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Removal/variation of conditions
Postcode
TN25 7EH
Received
31 Jan 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Bircholt
Parish
Smeeth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 May 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

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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