Planning application
PA/2026/0714
Bishops Cottage, The Street, Hastingleigh, TN25 5HU
Proposal
Conversion of detached double garage into ancillary residential accommodation in support of the main dwelling, together with associated works.
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/0714
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Apr 2026
Received by Ashford
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21 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
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