Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AL
Under Consultation
PA/2026/0550
Description
Erection of 3 self build dwellings, together with all associated landscaping and infrastructure
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Historical activity at this location
6 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
The Old Hop Gardens, Norton Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3AL
Discharge of conditions 3(Materials), 4(Sewage), 5(Landscaping) and 6( Lighting - Bat Pro…
2022
With conditions
The Old Hop Gardens, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AL
Erection of single storey two bedroom Passivhaus dwelling with further biodiversity enhan…
2022
Approved
Norton Cottage, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Kent TN26 3AL
Tree 1 Lime - To fell Tree 2 Hornbeam - To fell Tree 3 Hornbeam - Pollard
2018
Approved
Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AL
New building to enclose dog kennels and attached concrete area for runs
2018
Approved
Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AL
New building to enclose dog kennels and attached concrete area for runs
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #44 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #137 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,007
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025