Willow Barn, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN26 3HF
Pending
PA/2026/0745
Description
Erection of dwelling (retrospective).
Other new applications on this street
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
With conditions
Hamden Grange Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HF
Proposed access track to serve existing farm together with landscape and biodiversity enh…
2024
With conditions
Hamden Grange Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HF
Proposed access track to serve existing farm together with landscape and biodiversity enh…
2023
With conditions
Langley Farm, Barn At, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN26 3HF
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new outbuilding
2023
With conditions
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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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Withdrawn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
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 292. 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%) #160 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 292
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