Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD
Under Consultation
PA/2026/0520
Description
Construction of a 20m by 40m menage / riding arena
Historical activity at this location
13 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing barn.
2025
Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing barn.
2023
Withdrawn
Variation of condition 5 (Parking) of 20/01192/AS to allow for a change in the approach t…
2022
Withdrawn
Change of Use of land from Agricultural to Residential, and the erection of a two bay gar…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Withdrawn
Barn C, Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD
Proposed rear and side extension.
2025
Withdrawn
Barn C, Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD
Proposed rear and side extension.
2023
With conditions
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8LD
Retrospective change of use from agriculture to residential garden lands
2022
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8LD
Proposed vehicular access from Bell Lane and the closure of a large agricultural vehicula…
2020
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LD
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of a detached dwelling (revisi…
2020
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LD
Erection of replacement stables
2020
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LD
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of a detached dwelling
2017
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LD
Prior approval for associated operational development in accordance with prior approval 1…
2016
Approved
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LD
Prior approval for change of use of 3 agricultural barns and land within their curtilage…
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
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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