Land between Monarch House and Bourne Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden
Decision Made
PA/2026/0159
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.
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