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Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.

Barn West of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

Decision MadeReference: NOT/2026/1674Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Prior approval Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses
Received
16 Sept 2026
Validated
16 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
11 Nov 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.

Proposal details

Reference
NOT/2026/1674
Ward
Downs North
Parish
Chilham
Agent
Mrs J Scott

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Application location

Barn West of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Existing Site Plan - 260905-B2-SE-001Plan · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Existing Plan and Elevations - 260905-B2-E-001Plan · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Proposed Site Plan - 260905-B2-SP-001Plan · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Proposed Plan and Elevations - 260905-B2-P-001Plan · PDF16 Sept 2026View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF6 Nov 2026View
DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF6 Nov 2026View
Covering Letter (dated 14/09/2026)Supporting Documents · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Location Plan - 260905-B2-L-001Plan · PDF16 Sept 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Prior Approval Is Given
DM Decision Notice.pdf
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