Permission secured for the demolition of all existing agricultural barns and a bungalow on site, followed by their replacement with six new homes.
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With the rural economy under pressure, DHA is being increasingly called upon to advise landowners on how to transform existing properties.
A project for a landowner just outside Biddenden and in ‘open countryside’ is a good example.
Permission has been secured for the demolition of all existing agricultural barns and a bungalow on site, followed by their replacement with six new homes and associated landscaping and parking at Little Randolph’s Farm.
Back in 2021, approval was secured by DHA from Ashford Borough Council for a change of use and conversion of two agricultural buildings under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning Act, consistent with government recognition of the need to increase the numbers of rural homes.
Thanks to the fall-back position, DHA argued the case for demolition of the bungalow, taking the total number of new homes to six and creating a farmstead-style development.
DHA also successfully highlighted that the site on the A262 Tenterden Road would contribute to the windfall delivery of new homes in the borough. Thanks to an emphasis of the homes’ design by
Turner Jackson + Day Associates, the planning officers recognised the proposed development could ‘improve the visual amenity of the site and wider rural setting’.
The land team at DHA also secured a development partner for the site and Wedgewood Homes will be starting construction shortly.
People who worked on this project
Alex has worked at DHA for over 15 years and became Managing Director in 2016. As well as the day to day running of the business, Alex remains passionate about planning and development and enjoys getting out and about meeting clients and discussing the various options how DHA can maximise the value of their land.
Mark heads up the Land Team who offer a range of consultancy and agency services as part of our multi-disciplinary teams.
Matthew joined DHA in 2012, having previously worked at Kent County Council. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Geography and was awarded an MSc in Town Planning from the University of Brighton in 2014.
Sectors we work in
DHA are a leading practice in the residential sector, working with individuals on their dream houses through to thousands of new homes in Garden Settlements.
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