Telecommunications Mast, Leacon Farm, Leacon Lane, Charing, TN27 0EP Data via plota.co.uk

NOT/2026/0921 - Prior notification Approved
Telecoms masts

Proposal

Prior Notification for the installation of a replacement 22.5mm monopole mast (22.9m to top of antenna) with headframe accommodating 3 no. new antennas (existing to be replaced), 2 no. 300mm and 1 no. 600mm diameter dish antennas, associated radio units and ancillary development thereto. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 May 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 17 Jul 2026

Documents 18

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Final Officer Report.pdf PDF · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf PDF · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF Existing Site Elevation - 300 Rev 1A Plan · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Plan - 200 Rev 1A Plan · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Plan - 201 Rev 1A Plan · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Location Maps - 100 Rev 1A Plan · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Elevation - 301 Rev 1B Plan · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 10

PDF Letter and Developers Notice Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ICNIRP Declaration with Clarification Letter Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Pre Application Engagement Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Specific Supplementary Information Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Cornerstone Health and Mobile Phone Base Stations Document Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Leacon Farm - Delivery Receipt Dev Notice Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering Letter Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF General Background Information for Telecommunications Development Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DSIT Minister of State letter to Leaders Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Keir Starmer in The Times - supporting masts for connectivity Supporting Documents · 21 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Prior notification
Postcode
TN27 0EP
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Charing
Parish
Charing
Case officer
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Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Is Given
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings