Land to the North of Faversham Road & Land to the South East of Canterbury Road.
Valid
OTH/2026/0863
Description
UK Power Networks propose to install pole mounted reclosers or fuses at various locations in Kent Down ANOB. Please note the wooden poles are existing hence it is the pole mounted equipment that UK Power Networks is notifying Ashford Borough Council to this regard. The purpose of adding the proposed switches or fuses is to improve the localized electrical infrastructure in what has been identified as a Worst Served Customer area
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