Apple Blues Farm, Vicarage Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BT

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 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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  PA/2025/0289 Submitted 17 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Construction of a private way and hardstanding for agricultural purposes (Retrospective)

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  21/01334/AS Submitted 19 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  Proposed single storey side sun room extension

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  21/01035/AS Submitted 7 Jun 2021 300 yards away

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  PA/2023/0079 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 350 yards away

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• PA/2026/1328 Granted

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• PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision

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