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Notice upheld6 March 20263335089

Mai Barn, Romden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QZ

Planning appeal 3335089 at Mai Barn, Romden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QZ (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 March 2026 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a single-storey extension (shown located in the approximate position on the attached Plan B)

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bowden N
Postcode
TN27 8QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area

What decided it

The extension causes harm to a non-designated heritage asset and the character and appearance of the area, contrary to the development plan and Framework guidance on heritage assets and design quality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 216

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