Beech House 178B Ashford Road Bearsted Kent ME14 4NB

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

This application is with Swale 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Swale is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• Beech House 178B Ashford Road Bearsted Kent ME14 4NB

  26/502788/TPOA Submitted 21 Jul 2026 0m away

  Decision due ~15 Sep

  Tree Preservation Order Application to remove all 6 of the poplar trees within the garden

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 181 Ashford Road Bearsted Kent ME14 4NE

  26/502246/FULL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 85m away

  Decision due ~10 Aug

  Widening of existing access/verge crossover and widening of existing dropped kerb onto the highway. Creation of enlarged front driveway and parking area, including associated excavation works and construction of new retaining ragstone walls.

  Decided Full applications

• 181 Ashford Road Bearsted Kent ME14 4NE

  26/502246/FULL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 85m away

  Decision due ~10 Aug

  Widening of existing access/verge crossover and widening of existing dropped kerb onto the highway. Creation of enlarged front driveway and parking area, including associated excavation works and construction of new retaining ragstone walls.

  Decided Full applications

• 20 Tasker Close Bearsted Kent ME15 8NZ

  26/502234/FULL Submitted 12 Jun 2026 230m away

  Decision due ~7 Aug

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions. Addition of decked patio area.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 20 Tasker Close Bearsted Kent ME15 8NZ

  26/502234/FULL Submitted 12 Jun 2026 230m away

  Decision due ~7 Aug

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions. Addition of decked patio area.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Mote Hall Church Lane Bearsted Kent ME14 4EE

  26/502538/LBC Submitted 6 Jul 2026 477m away

  Decision due ~31 Aug

  Listed Building Consent internal and external alterations and repairs including the refurbishment and replacement of windows and external doors to southwest and southeast elevations. Relocation of the bathroom to the northeast side elevation and reconfiguration of the staircase from first to second floor. Opening-up of fireplaces and investigating condition of chimney stack to northeast side elevation. Removal of existing soil vent pipe and associated drainage services along the front elevation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing