Steak Shack Retail Unit At Junction Of Short Lane London Road Ashford TW14 8FP

Awaiting decision 26/00202/FUL
Council
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
TW14 8FP

Description

Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to takeaway food (Sui Generis) with installation of an extractor fan

Spelthorne
Planning Authority Score
5.5/10
Average
#122 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Spelthorne ranks #99 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Spelthorne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #254 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #222 of 292
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #99 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #73 of 292
63%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
52%
Change of use approved
25 decided
668
Total decisions
130 refused in 2025