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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment of the Railway Shed, including the installation of replacement windows, the reopening of four previously blocked window openings, and internal alterations comprising the construction of a first-floor mezzanine and the removal and installation of partition walls and associated works to provide staff offices at the former Newton Railway Works site.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA/2026/1415
- Ward
- Aylesford & East Stour
- Agent
- Madeleine Rigby
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Balfour Beatty Rail Plant Ltd, Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PD
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Press NotificationOther · PDF | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_03-00-EXISTING GA SECTIONAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_06C-00-PROPOSED LAYOUT OPT 3 REVGAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_01-00-EXISTING LAYOUT REVDAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| LBC application formApplication Form · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| 72038_02 Newtown Railway Works LBC (Railway Shed Office Refurbishment) HIA 16_10_26(41716130.1)Supporting Documents · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_07-00-PROPOSED ELEVATIONS REVBAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_08-00-PROPOSED GA SECTION REVCAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Existing Block Plan - 97-00369 - 01Plan · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_02-00-EXISTING ELEVATION REVAAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| 72038-02 Cover Letter (Ashford Borough Council) - 16.10.26(41716382.1)Supporting Documents · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| Environmental Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| WB25_3312_07A-00-ELEVATION DETAILSAmended Drawing · PDF | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
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