Land between Boughton Cottage and Millview Cottage, Mill Lane, Smarden Data via plota.co.uk

OTH/2026/1337 - Non-Material Amendment Refused

Proposal

Non-material amendment to planning permission for the Erection of 9 bungalows with the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access from Mill Lane, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure to allow for minor alterations to boundary treatments to the rear of plots 4 to 9 inclusive. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Jul 2026
Refused
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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