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Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use from Class C3a (Dwelling) to Class C2 (Children's Home) for up to 3 children, where care is provided for residents by a manager and two full-time resident carers working on a rota basis.

27, Crofton Close, Kennington, TN24 9BU

Decision MadeReference: PA/2025/1874Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Lawful development: Proposed use
Received
9 Oct 2025
Validated
9 Oct 2025
Determination deadline
4 Dec 2025
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use from Class C3a (Dwelling) to Class C2 (Children's Home) for up to 3 children, where care is provided for residents by a manager and two full-time resident carers working on a rota basis.

Proposal details

Reference
PA/2025/1874
Ward
Bockhanger
Parish
Kennington
Agent
Mrs Hannah Wiseman

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Application location

27, Crofton Close, Kennington, TN24 9BU

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Proposed Site Layout - DHA/17363/10-APlan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
DM Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice · PDF21 Nov 2025View
Existing Ground and First Floor Plans - DHA/17363/03Plan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Vehicle Sweep Path Analysis - DHA/17363/12Plan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans - DHA/17363/11Plan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Site Location Plan - DHA/17363/01-APlan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
Existing Site Layout - DHA/17363/02-APlan · PDF8 Oct 2025View
DM Final Officer Report.pdfOfficer Report · PDF21 Nov 2025View
Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF4 Nov 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful
DM Decision Notice.pdf
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