Land North & Land East of High Brooms, Bethersden Road, Smarden Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0711 - Prior notification Refused

Proposal

Prior approval to alter/upgrade 2 x existing entrances to create access. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Apr 2026
Refused
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Prior notification
Postcode
TN26 1ER
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Case officer
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Target decision
15 May 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Refused
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) 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, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #146 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #75 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #146 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
106 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
991
Total decisions
123 refused in the year to March 2026