Former Kent Wool Growers Site, Tannery Lane , Ashford Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consultation PA/2026/0999
Date received
23 Jun 2026
Date validated
23 Jun 2026
Postcode
TN23 1PN

Description

Proposed residential development of 160 homes and works for the restoration and change of use of Whist House to Class E (g) (i) Office use, a pedestrian bridge link over the River Stour, together with access off Tannery Lane, public open space, landscaping and other works. Following the demolition of existing buildings on site (except Whist House) Data via plota.co.uk

Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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