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Change of use of existing studio to a one bedroom self-contained holiday let together with the replacement of a window with a French door and decking

Oakwood, Sparrow Hatch Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3ED

Decision MadeReference: PA/2026/0579Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Determination deadline
4 Sept 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use of existing studio to a one bedroom self-contained holiday let together with the replacement of a window with a French door and decking

Proposal details

Reference
PA/2026/0579
Ward
Weald Central
Parish
Bethersden

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Application location

Oakwood, Sparrow Hatch Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3ED

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanPlan · PDF20 May 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF20 May 2026View
Existing FloorplanPlan20 May 2026View
Proposed Rear ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Proposed Side ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Proposed Front ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed Block Plan - 2Plan · PDF20 May 2026View
Existing Rear ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Existing Side ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Existing Block Plan - 1Plan · PDF20 May 2026View
Proposed Side ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Proposed FloorplanPlan27 May 2026View
Existing Front ElevationPlan27 May 2026View
Existing Side ElevationAmended Drawing24 Aug 2026View
Existing Side Elevation 3Plan27 May 2026View
Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF1 Sept 2026View

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