Gains Cottage, Quarrington Lane, Mersham, TN25 5NG
Under Consultation
PA/2026/0563
Description
Listed Building Consent for repairs to existing windows, to include draught-proofing and painting of all box sash windows. Hard wood for all timber repairs. Glazing proposal to ground floor tripartite glazing bar sash windows only, existing single glazing to be removed and replaced with heritage slimline double-glazed units.
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