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Proposed replacement self-build dwelling with associated landscaping and parking following the demolition of existing.

Columbine Cottage, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NB

Decision MadeReference: PA/2025/1413Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
29 Jul 2025
Validated
22 Aug 2025
Determination deadline
24 Nov 2025
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Proposed replacement self-build dwelling with associated landscaping and parking following the demolition of existing.

Proposal details

Reference
PA/2025/1413
Ward
Weald North
Parish
Smarden
Agent
Mr Luke Strange

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Application location

Columbine Cottage, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NB

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Documents 26 of 26

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DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF24 Nov 2025View
DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF24 Nov 2025View
Existing Floor Plan & Front Elevation - 659 / 04Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Advert - Press NotificationOther · PDF5 Sept 2025View
Reptile Presence/Absence Survey (Ref: 1451)Supporting Documents · PDF22 Aug 2025View
KCC Bio-diversity/Ecology - Consultation ResponseConsultee · PDF16 Oct 2025View
ApplicationApplication Form · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Superseded - Proposed Site Block Layout Plan - 659/03Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Proposed Site Block Layout Plan (with climate mitigation) - 659 / 03Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Superseded - Proposed Elevations - 659/07Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Pre-app responseBackGround Papers · PDF5 Aug 2025View
Existing Side & Rear Elevations - 659 / 05Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Proposed Elevations - 659 / 07Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Potential Bat Roost Assessment (Ref: 1420)Supporting Documents · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Proposed Plans - 659 / 06Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Existing Side & Rear Elevations - 659/05Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report (dated May 2025)Supporting Documents · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Existing Floor Plan & Front Elevation - 659/04Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Design & Access StatementSupporting Documents · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Site Location Plan - 659 / 01Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Climate Mitigation Statement (dated April 2025)Supporting Documents · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Existing Site Block Layout Plan - 659 / 02Plan · PDF22 Aug 2025View
Site Location Plan - 659/01Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Existing Site Block Layout Plan - 659/02Plan · PDF29 Jul 2025View
Bat Emergence Survey (Ref: 1452)Supporting Documents · PDF22 Aug 2025View

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