Oakwood, Sparrow Hatch Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3ED Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0579 - Full planning permission Under Consultation

Proposal

Change of use of existing studio to a one bedroom self-contained holiday let together with the replacement of a window with a French door and decking Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓

Received

27 May 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 14

Plans & drawings 13

Application forms 1

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Important details

Council: Ashford
Application type: Full planning permission
Postcode: TN26 3ED
Received: 27 May 2026
Validated: 27 May 2026
Ward: Weald Central
Parish: Bethersden
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 22 Jul 2026
Decision level: Delegated Decision
Applicant: Show

Ashford

Planning Authority Score

5.9/10

Average

#105 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

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

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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