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5, Beech Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DS

Awaiting decision Ashford PA/2026/1479 Lawful development: Proposed use

Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic

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Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single-Storey Rear Extension following the demolition of the existing extension

As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1479

Application record

Reference
PA/2026/1479
Type
Lawful development: Proposed use
Status
Valid
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Upper Weald
Parish
Hothfield
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN26 1DS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by Ashford

  2. 28 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Ashford took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

4 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Ashford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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In Ashford

  • PA/2026/0855 Decided

    3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

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    11 May 2026 Lawful development
  • PA/2026/0806 Decided

    14, Hayward Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JS

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed extension of vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

    5 May 2026 Lawful development
  • PA/2026/0719 Withdrawn

    8, Old Orchard, Singleton, TN23 4PY

    Lawful development certificate - proposed - construction of an outbuilding for use as a dog grooming business

    20 Apr 2026 Lawful development
  • PA/2026/1207 Decided

    Bryn Heulog, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HG

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single storey side extension

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  • PA/2026/1312 Withdrawn

    Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

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