Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0773 - Removal/variation of conditions Approved

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission for the "Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64 bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and development; to allow for the previously agreed 'buffer zone' to be integrated for residents recreational purposes" - to allow for changes to the approved floor plans comprising the conversion of one care suite to provide two separate care home bedrooms. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Removal/variation of conditions
Postcode
TN30 6PY
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
Tenterden St Michael's
Parish
Tenterden
Case officer
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Target decision
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

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