Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AL

1. 20 Mar 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 26 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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