Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP

Under Consultation PA/2026/0631
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN30 6SP

Description

Variation of condition 12 (B1 office use) of planning permission 19/01525/AS for Redevelopment of existing commercial and retail premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office use, parking and landscaping provisions, installation of new (dedicated) highway access with gate serving Hallmark Farmhouse (revision to planning permission 17/01834/AS to extend units 2 & 3, erection of unit 4; alterations to design, opening hours and associated works) to allow for to allow the remaining part of Unit 4 to be used for: Use Class E – Commercial, business and service and being the original Class E (g) Offices as well as E (c) for the provision of the following kinds of services principally to visiting members of the public

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