Planning application
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0128 for (Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units) to allow changes to the site layout and external appearance of the building.
As published by the council, reference OTH/2025/0235
Application record
- Reference
- OTH/2025/0235
- Type
- Non-Material Amendment
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 10 Feb 2025
- Validated
- 10 Feb 2025
- Decided
- 10 Mar 2025
- Ward
- Victoria
- Parish
- Central Ashford
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN23 3HZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Ashford register
This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 1 refused.
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OTH/2026/0287 Granted
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Non-material minor amendment to PA/2025/0484 (Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 15 (rear external staircase) of planning permission PA/2023/0128 for the "Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units" to allow for minor revisions to the external appearance and finished ground levels) to allow for alterations to site security fencing.
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OTH/2026/0286 Granted
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 (Odour & Fume Extraction) & 10 (Materials) for Planning Permission PA/2025/0484
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OTH/2024/2158 Granted
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4ii (Archaeology Investigation) of planning permission PA/2023/0128
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Feb 2025
Received by Ashford
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10 Mar 2025
Decision issued: Refuse
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15 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
22 documents on file for this application
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About amendment applications
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Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Non-material minor amendment to PA/2025/0484 (Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 15 (rear external staircase) of planning permission PA/2023/0128 for the "Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units" to allow for minor revisions to the external appearance and finished ground levels) to allow for alterations to site security fencing.
Granted Amendments 6 docs -
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 (Odour & Fume Extraction) & 10 (Materials) for Planning Permission PA/2025/0484
Granted Conditions 12 docs -
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4ii (Archaeology Investigation) of planning permission PA/2023/0128
Granted Conditions 5 docs -
Bridge House, Carlton Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Non-material amendment to PA/2025/0484 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 15 (rear external staircase) of planning permission PA/2023/0128 for the "Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units" to allow for minor revisions to the external appearance and finished ground levels to allow changes to the layout of the solar PV on the roof of the factory unit.
Granted Amendments 5 docs -
Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HZ
Prior notification for the demolition of Bridge House
Granted Prior approval Demolition 6 docs -
25, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HT
T1. Ash - Remove tree - Reason, rotting and hollow at the bottom, plus close to railway line. T2. Silver Birch - Remove tree - Reason - hollow in the middle with a danger of falling down. To be replaced with apple trees. More Fruit trees will also be planted in the area. Group3. Row of Sycamores - Crown lift by approx 4m - Reason - Trees are overhanging the track and overhanging nearby properties, this will provide sufficient clearance from properties.
Granted Trees 12 docs
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