Land at Mountain Farm, Marsh Road, Hamstreet Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consultation PA/2026/0081
Date received
17 Jan 2026
Date validated
16 Jan 2026
Postcode
TN26 2NJ

Description

Hybrid planning application comprising Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for demolition of existing commercial floorspace and single dwelling and construction of up to 75 dwellings with incidental open space, associated works and infrastructure and a Full application for the construction of replacement commercial building with access, car and cycle parking, associated works and infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

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

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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