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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

Land to the North of Faversham Road & Land to the South East of Canterbury Road.

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2026/0863Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Overhead Line Exemption
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Determination deadline
18 Jun 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

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

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2026/0863
Ward
Bybrook;Downs North
Parish
Challock;Charing;Westwell

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Land to the North of Faversham Road & Land to the South East of Canterbury Road.

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