Willow Barn, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN26 3HF Data via plota.co.uk
PA/2026/0745 - Full planning permission
Under Consultation
Proposal
Erection of dwelling (retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
26 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
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Documents 6
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
Other documents 1
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Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Hamden Grange Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HF
Proposed access track to serve existing farm together with landscape and biodiversity enh…
2024
Approved
Hamden Grange Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HF
Proposed access track to serve existing farm together with landscape and biodiversity enh…
2023
Approved
Langley Farm, Barn At, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN26 3HF
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new outbuilding
2023
Approved
Langley Farm, Barn At, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN26 3HF
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new outbuilding
2021
Approved
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Works of conversion of existing barn to residential use; demolition of existing dilapidat…
2021
Approved
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Change of use of land and existing barn to residential use. Demolition of existing dilapi…
2021
Refused
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Works of conversion of barn to residential use to include a two storey linked extension a…
2021
Refused
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Change of use of barn to residential use to include a two storey linked extension, change…
2021
Withdrawn
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Works of conversion of barn to residential use to include the demolition of the existing…
2021
Withdrawn
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Change of use of barn to residential use to include a two storey linked extension, change…
2021
Withdrawn
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Conversion of barn to residential use including change of use of land and demolition and…
2019
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
New garage outbuilding with office and log store
2019
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
New garage outbuilding with office and log store
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Construction of 20m x 40m menage and new access and driveway
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Construction of 20m x 40m menage and new access and driveway
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Roof alteration to lean-to on north elevation
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Roof alteration to lean-to on north elevation; new external door
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Roof alteration to lean-to on north elevation
2018
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Roof alteration to lean-to on north elevation; new external door
2017
Approved
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Conversion of barn to residential use including change of use of land and demolition and…
2017
Approved
Barn at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Conversion of barn to residential use including change of use of land and the demolition…
2017
Approved
Redundant Oast at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Erection of a double carriage garage
2016
Approved
Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HF
Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian; erection of stable building with f…
2016
Approved
Redundant Oast at, Langley Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent
Conversion of Oast to a Single Residential Dwelling with Change of Use of Land to Amenity…
2025
Approved
Hamden Grange Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN26 3HF
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Landscaping) of planning application 22/00787/…
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
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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%).
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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
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Willow Barn, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN26 3HF
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