Agricultural Buildings at Plumpton Farm, Plumpton, Wye

Valid PA/2026/0591
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
BN7

Description

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - The works involve concreting and renewing concrete to provide an apron of hardstanding in a yard currently used for agricultural purposes.

Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#87 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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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
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 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