Redundant Farm Building, Box Farm, Bedlam Lane, Egerton
Pending
PA/2026/0746
Description
Single-storey self-build dwelling with change of use of land and associated landscaping following demolition of existing barn.
Historical activity at this location
19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
With conditions
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Two-storey dwelling and detached garage with a part change of use of land from agricultur…
2023
With conditions
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Retrospective application for a detached summer house as ancillary accommodation
2023
Approved
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (surface water), 8 (construction and transport…
2023
With conditions
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Proposed replacement dwelling and change of use of land to residential with the creation…
2022
With conditions
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8PG
Change of use of land for the keeping of horses and erection of stables buildings, with a…
2022
With conditions
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Part two storey/part single storey side/rear extension and extension to roof to provide t…
2022
With conditions
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8PG
Creation of a new means of access
2022
Withdrawn
Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG
Change of use of Land for the Keeping of Horses and Erection of stables buildings, with a…
2020
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Proposed 2 storey side & rear extension, first floor side extension, proposed enclosed po…
2020
Approved
Burnt House Farm Business Park, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Kent
Proposed new office building, associated parking (including re arrangement of existing pa…
2019
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Single storey side extension and front porch
2019
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Single storey side extension and front porch
2018
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Oak framed open garage to side of existing house and new driveway (revision to planning p…
2018
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Oak framed open garage to side of existing house and new driveway (revision to planning p…
2017
Withdrawn
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Application for prior notification of proposed agricultural development building
2017
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Oak framed open garage to side of existing house and new driveway
2017
Approved
Burnt House Farm Business Park, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Kent
Change of use of part of an existing agricultural barn and land to mixed B1 offices with…
2017
Approved
Burnt House Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
Discharge of condition 5
2017
Withdrawn
Burnt House Farm Business Park, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Kent
Discharge of Condition 9
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#89 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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