Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road Data via plota.co.uk

OTH/2026/0910 - Non-Material Amendment Approved

Proposal

Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00025/AS for "Hybrid planning application seeking: (i) Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for points of access) for up to 437 dwellings; (ii) full planning permission for the erection of 288 dwellings; primary school, Bowls Centre including a clubhouse of 292 sq m, ancillary buildings and a bowling green; a local centre to provide 280 sq m of A1 (retail), 180 sq m of A1 (retail foodstore), 100 sqm A3 (café), 75 sq m A5 (takeaway), 190 sq m D2 (gym/fitness studio space)" to allow 2 minor changes - relocation of the bin store and changes to south-facing fenestration to the club room. These alterations relate solely to the Bowls Club/Bowls Centre. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 May 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Non-Material Amendment
Postcode
TN24
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Kennington
Parish
Kennington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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