Wheelsgate Farm, Wheelsgate Lane, Old Romney, Romney Marsh, TN29 9ST
Under Consultation
26/0552/FH/PA
Description
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial uses falling within Class B8 (storage and distribution).
7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282
Shepway is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #6 out of 282. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
Shepway decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #196 of 282
107%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #6 of 282
13%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #6 of 282
61%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
42 decided
756
Total decisions
131 refused in 2025