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Prior approval to alter/upgrade 2 x existing entrances to create access.

Land North & Land East of High Brooms, Bethersden Road, Smarden

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/0711Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Prior notification: Road (agricultural/forestry)
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
15 May 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Prior approval to alter/upgrade 2 x existing entrances to create access.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/0711
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden

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Application location

Land North & Land East of High Brooms, Bethersden Road, Smarden

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
General Arrangement South Access Upgrade - NL.WC.3722.0700.003 Rev APlan · PDF17 Apr 2026View
Location PlanPlan · PDF17 Apr 2026View
General Arrangement North Access Upgrade - NL.WC.3722.0700.004 Rev APlan · PDF17 Apr 2026View
DM Decision Notice · PDF14 May 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF17 Apr 2026View
DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF14 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Prior Approval Refused
DM Decision Notice
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