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Tollgate House, 40 Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JN

Granted Ashford PA/2026/1068 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension linking the dwelling and oak-framed outbuilding, following the demolition of the existing single-storey structure. Removal of the existing staircase and erection of first floor side/rear extension to provide a new central staircase with gallery and lightwell. Conversion of the existing workshop into a boot room and utility room. Replacement cladding to existing 2-storey extension to match existing outbuilding and proposed extension. Removal of the secondary entrance and replacement with matching brickwork and a front facing window.

As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1068

Application record

Reference
PA/2026/1068
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
30 Jun 2026
Decided
9 Sep 2026
Ward
Biddenden
Parish
Biddenden
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN27 8JN

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jun 2026

    Received by Ashford

  2. 30 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Ashford granted permission on 9 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

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