Ashvale Timber Industries, 68A Birling Road, Ashford, TN24 8BB

Decision Made PA/2025/2151
Council
Ashford 6.1/10
Date received
17 Jan 2026
Date validated
14 Jan 2026
Postcode
TN24 8BB

Description

Subdivision of existing building to form 2 storage units and siting of 3 No 20' shipping containers

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Historical activity at this location

14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

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2023 With conditions
17 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 8BD
Proposed two-storey extension, loft conversion, and detached garage. (Resubmission of pre…
PA/2023/0657
2021 Approved
59 Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
First floor side extension and provision of dormer window to rear to facilitate loft conv…
21/01356/AS
2021 Approved
6 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB
Demolition of existing garage and extension; erection of two-storey side and rear extensi…
21/01154/AS
2021 Approved
76 Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DP
Proposed removal of existing conservatory and replacement rear extension
21/01125/AS
2021 Approved
23 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BD
Two storey side extension; extension to existing front porch
21/00866/AS
2021 Refused
6 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB
Demolish existing garage and extension. Erection of two-storey side and rear extension to…
21/00580/AS
2019 Approved
Land to the rear of, 33-39 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Erection of Double Garage
19/01237/AS
2019 Approved
Land to the rear of, 33-39 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Erection of Double Garage
19/01237/AS
2018 Refused
Land to the rear of, 33-39 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Erection of a private garage for the storage of caravan, car and other household items.
18/01485/AS
2018 Refused
Land to the rear of, 33-39 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Erection of a private garage for the storage of caravan, car and other household items.
18/01485/AS
2017 Approved
Land at 70, Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Pair of two storey two bedroom houses.
17/01113/AS
2017 Refused
Land at 70, Birling Road, Ashford, Kent
Pair of two storey two bedroom houses. (Amended plans submitted 26.06.2017).
17/00778/AS
2016 Approved
4 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB
Proposed single storey rear extension
16/01684/AS
2016 Approved
59 Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN
First floor extension over garage and utility room and dormer window for future loft conv…
16/00989/AS
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
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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
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