The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0962 - Lawful development Approved

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 May 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Lawful development
Postcode
TN26 3PN
Received
28 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
Weald South
Parish
Woodchurch
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Grace Edmunds
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