Land Southwest of The Cottage, High Chimney Farm, Biddenden Road, Tenterden Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0834 - Full planning permission Approved

Proposal

Proposed change of use of land from commercial use to siting of catering unit for sale of hot food and beverages, including the erection of perimeter fencing. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Approved

Approved on · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
TN30 6TA
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Tenterden St Michael's
Parish
Tenterden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kent Design Studio

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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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
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