Woolpack Corner Farm, Woolpack Corner, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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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• Woolpack Corner, Woolpack Corner Farm, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

  OTH/2026/0117 Submitted 22 Jan 2026 0m away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Landscaping) for Planning Permission PA/2025/0687

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Woolpack Corner, Woolpack Corner Farm, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

  OTH/2023/0548 Submitted 20 Mar 2023 0m away

  Non-material amendment for application 22/00478/AS ( Permanent Stationing of a Residential Lodge and associated Outbuilding (Renewal of Temp Planning Permission 16/00269/AS) - Retrospective) to amend proposal so it reads - Permanent Stationing of a Residential Lodge and associated Outbuilding.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• Barns to Southeast of Fosten Lane (known as The Pig Sty), Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BH

  PA/2022/2947 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 301m away

  Proposed Change of Use of two outbuildings and retrospective conversion into two holiday lets, together with extensions and associated storage outbuilding, formation and laying of hardstanding to enhance an existing access and trackway

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• Spill Land Caravan Park, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BX

  OTH/2025/1744 Submitted 12 Sep 2025 433m away

  Upgrade of existing PMT & LV overhead line

  Granted Other 3 docs

• Spill Land Caravan Park, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BX

  20/00256/TP Submitted 29 Oct 2020 433m away

  Description: T57 Pendunculate Oak - Remove bad pruning stubs - Reason - to prune stubs with correct 'target pruning' in line with BS3998 T58 Pendunculate Oak - Remove Tree - Reason - Significant split between primary stems at ground level - large beefsteak fungus located in cavity created by split - to avoid destructive potential of tree should it fail. Re-planting will be carried out if stipulated by LPA. T82 Pendunculate Oak - Remove Tree - Reason - Tree in irreversible decline with approx 15% live growth. Re-planting will be carried out if stipulated by LPA. Proposed Tree Works to be carried out as an exemption- T47, T48, T53, T54, T56, T57, T59, T60, T61, T80, T81, T83, T84, T85 & T86 - Removal of Deadwood, Stripping of Ivy

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Spill Land Caravan Park, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BX

  OTH/2026/0431 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 433m away

  T11 - Oak - canopy reduction of 2 metres - Reason: as the canopy is sparse. T12 - Oak - canopy reduction of 2 metres - Reason: as the canopy is sparse T13 - Oak- remove 1 large split limb - Reason: leaning towards property and limb is split. All the above trees are covered by TPO/19/00011.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• PA/2026/1134 Granted

  Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Norman Road, Ashford, TN23 7DH

  Application for the installation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility within Use Class E and installation of external condenser units.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1151 Granted

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  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external front elevation of Nationwide Building Society branch

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PA/2025/0955 Granted

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  Replace conservatory frames and replace failed roof tiles and roof membrane (like for like).

  20 May 2025 Full applications
• PA/2026/0985 Granted

  The Wyvern School, Great Chart Bypass, Great Chart, TN23 4ER

  Change of use of land for the siting of a converted horse box to be used as a coffee cart ancillary for the use of the school (retrospective)

  2 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1135 Granted

  The Limes Community Garden, The Limes, Stanhope, TN23 3NY

  Proposed extension of an existing building and relocation of the existing office shed to a new position

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications