Lashenden Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8LF

Decision Made PA/2026/0001
Council
Date received
10 Jan 2026
Date validated
7 Jan 2026
Postcode
TN27 8LF

Description

Ground floor infill extension to South elevation, changes to fenestration including to first floor on all elevations. Removal of porch. Replacement of existing windows with aluminium units. Oak framed 2-bay car port following demolition of existing garage (retrospective)

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