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Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SD
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Council sourceVariation of Conditions 5(A - discount), 5(D - click and collect), 7(P - toys and books) and 7(Q - cosmetics and perfumes) of planning permission 14/01402/AS for Demolition of part of the existing Design Outlet Centre and the construction of buildings and structures to provide an extension to the retail designer outlet, comprising retail and restaurants units, tourist information / visitor unit, associated facilities, and office / centre management accommodation, re-configuration of existing car park, new car parking spaces, cycle parking, plant, hard and soft, public realms improvements, landscape works, highway works and other associated works to allow for the relaxation of existing operational restrictions.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Holding Objection on behalf of County Square Capital LimitedObjection Comment · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Retail Appraisal (by LSH on behalf of Ashford Borough Council)Supporting Documents · PDF | 7 Aug 2026 | View |
| Covering LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Ashford Household Survey resultsSupporting Documents | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| Advert - Press NotificationOther · PDF | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Schedule of Notices Under Certificate BSupporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| County Square Capital Limited CommentObjection Comment · PDF | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ashford DOC Retail Impact Assessment Tables - Updated LSH Response (Appendix 1)Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| Kentish Express evidence re Certificate CSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Jun 2026 | View |
| Pre-app adviceBackGround Papers · PDF | 25 Jun 2026 | View |
| Health Check Assessment - Ashford Town Centre (Appendix 2)Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| Planning & Retail Statement FinalSupporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Covering letterSupporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Transport Statement 2026 IssueSupporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Community Infrastructure Levy Notice 15.06.26Supporting Documents · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| KCC: Highways & TransportationConsultee · PDF | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Applicant response to Lambert Smith Hampton Retail Planning Appraisal and interested partiesSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
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