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Dismissed29 October 20266007592

Homestall Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3BS

Planning appeal 6007592 at Homestall Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3BS (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of listed building, Homestall Farm.

change of use of land to a commercial vehicle depot and storage yard (Retrospective). Proposed new building for vehicle and material storage and associated landscaping

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
employment-industrial
Postcode
TN26 3BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of listed building, Homestall Farm
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Homestall Farm
  • Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to the local development strategy

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Ashford Local Plan 2019 Policy SP1Ashford Local Plan 2019 Policy SP3Ashford Local Plan 2019 Policy SP6Ashford Local Plan 2019 Policy ENV3aAshford Local Plan 2019 Policy ENV13Ashford Local Plan 2019 Policy EMP3

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