The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JA
Decision Made
OTH/2026/0278
Description
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2024/0354 for the Erection of a single dwelling; to allow change to the approved plans for an improved orientation and sound attenuation to the sleeping area.
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Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
Old Thatched Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Lawful development Certificate - Proposed Oak Framed Porch
2025
Refused
Old Thatched Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Lawful development Certificate - Proposed Oak Framed Porch
2024
With conditions
Station Master's House, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Erection of a single dwelling
2024
With conditions
Station Master's House, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Erection of a single dwelling
2023
Withdrawn
The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Reconstruction to form a single dwelling
2023
With conditions
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JA
Proposed garage, log store, and home study following demolition of existing garage
2023
Refused
Old Thatched Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
2021
Refused
Old Thatched Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Single storey rear extension. Reconfiguration of windows and door to front elevation.
2019
Refused
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Reposition existing door, provide new stud wall and door to form bathroom at first floor
2019
Refused
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Reposition existing door, provide new stud wall and door to form bathroom at first floor
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Repair and retile existing front porch roof. Replace existing glazing with new oak window…
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Repair and retile existing front porch roof. Replace existing glazing with new oak window…
2018
Approved
17 Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Notification of a larger homes extension - Single storey rear extension (depth 3.8m x rid…
2018
Approved
17 Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Notification of a larger homes extension - Single storey rear extension (depth 3.8m x rid…
2017
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Remove window on North Elevation, replace weatherboards on South Elevation, replace Frenc…
2016
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Demolition and rebuild of north and south chimneys
2016
Approved
Timberwood, 9 Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Demolition of existing outbuildings and replacement with single storey link attached anci…
2025
Approved
The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Contamination), 4 (Habitat Creation & Managem…
2025
Approved
The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Contamination), 4 (Habitat Creation & Managem…
2025
Approved
Land Adjoining The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Ground Contamination), 6 (Archaeology Watching…
2025
Approved
Land Adjoining The Old Railway Station, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Ground Contamination), 6 (Archaeology Watching…
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Discharge of condition: 3 (a), (b), (c), (d) & (e)
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Discharge of condition: 3 (a), (b), (c), (d) & (e)
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Discharge of conditions 4(a) & 4(b).
2019
Approved
Northstreet Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA
Discharge of conditions 4(a) & 4(b).
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%).
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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
