Body And Paint Shop Supplies Ltd, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DX

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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/2026/0338 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Changes to fenestration to ground floor including replacement of an existing rear kitchen window with glazed doors and door with window.

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing 26 docs
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  PA/2026/0364 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 400 yards away

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