Willow Trees, Newchurch Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JY

Under Consultation PA/2026/0650
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN25 7JY

Description

Listed Building Consent for the repair, thermal upgrade and internal remediation of dwelling and associated outbuilding, together with localised structural strengthening - Existing timber weatherboarding will be removed and replaced, breathable wall build-up will be introduced. Water-damaged plasterboard removal and repair. External walls to be upgraded, Internal partitions and ceilings to be reinstated. Non-original internal masonry/blockwork partition wall to be removed. Localised structural strengthening of first floor joists to bathroom and bedrooms 1 and 2, Plus associated outbuilding repairs, including replacement of decayed timbers and recladding to match the existing in all respects.

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