Wye School, Kempe Centre, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ Data via plota.co.uk
NOT/2026/1101 - Prior approval
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19 Jun 2026
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24 Jun 2026
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Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026
Documents 11
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 5
Application forms 1
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Last counted 21 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2018
Approved
Change of use of agricultural land to school playing fields including a 2m secure fence
2018
Approved
Change of use of agricultural land to school playing fields including a 2m secure fence
2016
Approved
Phases 2 and 3 of the proposed Wye School expansion comprising permanent use of the Kempe…
2017
Approved
Temporary planning permission for three teaching accommodation blocks comprising one, sin…
2016
Approved
Phase 1 of the proposed Wye School expansion comprising demolition of existing outbuildin…
2019
Approved
A non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01548/AS (Phases 2 and 3 of the propos…
2019
Approved
A non-material amendment to planning permission 16/01548/AS (Phases 2 and 3 of the propos…
2019
Approved
Amendment sought to the wording of Condition 10 on planning permission 16/01548/AS (Highw…
2019
Approved
Amendment sought to the wording of Condition 10 on planning permission 16/01548/AS (Highw…
2018
Withdrawn
Variation of condition 10 (Highway Works) on application 16/01548/AS.
2018
Withdrawn
Variation of condition 10 (Highway Works) on application 16/01548/AS.
2019
Approved
Partial revision to condition 23 on planning permission 16/01548/AS to read: "No more tha…
2019
Approved
Partial revision to condition 23 on planning permission 16/01548/AS to read: "No more tha…
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 5 (Biodiversity)
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 5 (Biodiversity)
2018
Approved
Revision to fenestration on teaching block and sports hall building and Kempe Centre; add…
2018
Approved
Revision to fenestration on teaching block and sports hall building and Kempe Centre; add…
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 7
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 7
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 6
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 8
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 6
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 8
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 4
2018
Approved
Discharge of condition 4
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
11 no dwellings with access and landscaping following the demolition of former educationa…
2025
Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
11 no dwellings with access and landscaping following the demolition of former educationa…
2024
Approved
Former Wye College Buildings, High Street, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Listed Building Consent for the internal revisions to already approved Units 19, 20, 24…
2024
Approved
Former Wye College Buildings, High Street, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Listed Building Consent for the internal revisions to already approved Units 19, 20, 24…
2025
Approved
36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Amend side-hinged garage doors to bi-folding metal panel garage doors
2025
Approved
36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Amend side-hinged garage doors to bi-folding metal panel garage doors
2025
Refused
36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Change of garage doors from metal doors to glazed doors (retrospective).
2025
Refused
36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Change of garage doors from metal doors to glazed doors (retrospective).
2025
Approved
Russell Laboratories , Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Prior notification for the demolition of no.4 temporary buildings which form a single sto…
2025
Approved
Russell Laboratories , Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Prior notification for the demolition of no.4 temporary buildings which form a single sto…
2024
Refused
Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
Redevelopment of the site to provide 11 family homes, together with access and landscapin…
2024
Refused
Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
Redevelopment of the site to provide 11 family homes, together with access and landscapin…
2024
Approved
10-12 Olantigh Road TN25 5EJ
Single storey rear extension with rooflight
2024
Approved
10-12 Olantigh Road TN25 5EJ
Single storey rear extension with rooflight
2024
Approved
St Gregory and St Martins Church, High Street, Wye TN25 5EJ
T1, T2, T3 & T4 - Yew tree - Remove all basal growth T5 & T6 - Beech - Remove all basal g…
2024
Approved
St Gregory and St Martins Church, High Street, Wye TN25 5EJ
T1, T2, T3 & T4 - Yew tree - Remove all basal growth T5 & T6 - Beech - Remove all basal g…
2024
Russell Labs, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5EJ
Partial demolition and change of use of Russell Labs building from education (Class F) to…
2024
Russell Labs, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5EJ
Partial demolition and change of use of Russell Labs building from education (Class F) to…
2023
Approved
36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Proposed single-storey front extension and detached double garage
2022
Approved
36 Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Proposed detached double garage
2021
Approved
Squires, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Change of use of building from student accommodation to four individual dwellings with re…
2020
Approved
22 Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Erection of part two-storey, part-single storey rear extension with rear dormer window, a…
2019
Approved
10-12 Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Demolition of commercial buildings and erection of two dwellings.
2019
Approved
10-12 Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Demolition of commercial buildings and erection of two dwellings.
2016
Approved
Squires, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EJ
Change of use from student accommodation back to four individual dwellings with reinstate…
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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