Land between Monarch House and Bourne Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden Data via plota.co.uk

Decision Made PA/2026/0159
Date received
31 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Jan 2026
Postcode
TN26 3BH

Description

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) – To establish that the essential enabling works under planning permission 21/01882/AS, comprising site stripping, formation of a hardcore base on geotextile membrane, regrading of land including formation of an embankment, provision of turning and parking space for construction vehicles, installation of recessed gates, temporary security fencing, and works associated with the formation and use of the site access, constitute permitted development. Data via plota.co.uk

Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 292
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