6-7, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1EW Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/1061 - Full planning permission Approved
Commercial & major worksDemolition

Proposal

Erection of a B8 industrial unit for storage and distribution with creation of access from Hilton Road, with trade counter and associated parking following removal of existing storage containers. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Jun 2026
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Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

Documents 19

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DM Decision Notice.pdf PDF · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DM Final Officer Report.pdf PDF · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 4

PDF KCC: Highways & Transportation Consultee · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC: Highways and Transportation Consultee · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG Exemption Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design Access and Climate Mitigation Statement Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF Location, Existing Site and Proposed Site Plans- 1170.A1.02.D Amended Drawing · 29 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Location, Existing and Proposed Site Plans - 1170.A1.02/C Amended Drawing · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Construction Management Plan Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Location, Existing and Proposed Site Plans - 1170.A1.02/B Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Elevations, Floor and Roof Plans - 1170.A1.03/B Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Construction Management - 1170.A3.04/A Plan · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF KCC Highways - Consultation Response Consultee · 31 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Highways Consultation Response for 22/00087/AS Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF Pre-app advice BackGround Papers · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF User Manual - Three Phase AC Charger Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF User Manual - Single Phase AC Charger Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering Letter Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN23 1EW
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Victoria
Parish
Central Ashford
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

4comments received
1 objecting3 neutral

25% object · below the UK average of 76%

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
M J Allen Ltd, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1EW
Replacement light industrial building and reclaimer building with associated parking, lan…
PA/2024/2156
2024 Approved
M J Allen Ltd, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1EW
Replacement light industrial building and reclaimer building with associated parking, lan…
PA/2024/2156
2023 Approved
Depot, 2 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 1EW
Static food trailer.
PA/2023/2306
2022 Approved
Unit 3, Brunswick Road Trade Centre, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1FH
6 No. Internally illuminated fascia signs, 5 No non-illuminated fascia signs and 3 No. A0…
22/00187/AS
2021 Approved
Unit 3, Brunswick Road Trade Centre, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1FH
New recessed shopfront entrance behind existing roller shutter doors; removable bollards
21/02244/AS
2021 Approved
Houchin Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DZ
11 No. Illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs; one illuminated totem.
21/00900/AS
2020 Approved
3-4 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
One free-standing non-illuminated totem sign; one free-standing non-illuminated panel pol…
20/01397/AS
2020 Approved
Houchin Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DZ
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building for use as a builders' mercha…
20/00365/AS
2019 Approved
3-4 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Full planning application for the erection of an industrial pod unit to fall within B2 /…
19/01628/AS
2019 Approved
3-4 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Full planning application for the erection of an industrial pod unit to fall within B2 /…
19/01628/AS
2019 Approved
3-4 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Erection of refuse and recyclables storage facillites (to serve commercial units)
19/01511/AS
2019 Approved
3-4 Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Erection of refuse and recyclables storage facillites (to serve commercial units)
19/01511/AS
2019 Approved
Motorline, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Partial demolition of the front element of the existing building, change of use of the bu…
19/00998/AS
2019 Approved
Motorline, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EW
Partial demolition of the front element of the existing building, change of use of the bu…
19/00998/AS
2019 Withdrawn
Unit 5 Ashford Works, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EL
Retrospective change of use from general industrial (B2) to place of worship
19/01023/AS
2019 Withdrawn
Unit 5 Ashford Works, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EL
Retrospective change of use from general industrial (B2) to place of worship
19/01023/AS
2018 Approved
Units 1 & 9 Ashford Works, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EL
Change of Use from category B2 (commercial) to D2 (church assembly use) (continuation to…
18/01591/AS
2018 Approved
Units 1 & 9 Ashford Works, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EL
Change of Use from category B2 (commercial) to D2 (church assembly use) (continuation to…
18/01591/AS
2017 Approved
XCEL Power Systems Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EH
Sub-division of Ground Floor electrical workshops and Change of Use from B1 to D1 for sta…
17/01304/AS
2017 Approved
XCEL Power Systems Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Brunswick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EH
Change of use of part of ground floor from light industry (Class B1) use to training faci…
17/00991/AS
2017 Approved
Houchin Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DZ
Demolition of the front element of the existing building, change of use of the building t…
17/00302/AS
2025 Approved
Unit 1, Brunswick Trade Centre, Brunswick Road, Ashford, TN23 1DZ
Change of use of unit from Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Class E(g)(iii) (Light…
PA/2025/1117
2025 Approved
Unit 1, Brunswick Trade Centre, Brunswick Road, Ashford, TN23 1DZ
Change of use of unit from Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and Class E(g)(iii) (Light…
PA/2025/1117
2023 Approved
Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Houchin Ltd, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1DZ
Variation of condition 5 (class use) of planning permission 20/00365/AS (Demolition of ex…
PA/2023/2133
2022 Approved
Houchin Ltd, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Hilton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DZ
Discharge of condition 8 (Highway Safety - Close up redundant vehicular accesses)
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings