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Overhead Line (Exemption) notice for the proposed installation of a new wooden pole mounted transformer underneath existing HV overhead line network
Reference: OTH/2026/0899 Ashford Borough Council
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14 May 2026 14 May 2026 28 May 2026 Consultation Deadline Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source 28 May 2026 25 Jun 2026 Latest Decision Date (Calculated) Past published deadline A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source Application summary
Status Decision Made
Application type Overhead Line Exemption
Received 14 May 2026
Validated 14 May 2026
Determination deadline 25 Jun 2026
Local authority Ashford Borough Council Timeline Overview Location Documents Decision Application overview Overhead Line (Exemption) notice for the proposed installation of a new wooden pole mounted transformer underneath existing HV overhead line network
Proposal details
Reference OTH/2026/0899
Ward Weald North
Parish Smarden Application location Overhead lines running from South of Oak Meadow running north past Oak Tree Cottage, Romden Road, Smarden
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