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CROWN/2025/0000002 Application Information

About the application

Type of application

Planning permission

Local Planning Authority

Ashford LPA

Applicant name

Department for Transport DfT, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Defra and His Majesty’s Revenues and Customs HMRC

Site Address

Sevington Inland Border Facility, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6GE

Description of the proposed development

Buildings, Goods Vehicle parking spaces, entry lanes, refrigerated semi-trailers, staff car parking spaces, access, site infrastructure, utilities, hardstanding, landscaping and ancillary facilities and associated works; and ongoing use of the site for an Inland Border Facility and Border Control Post, operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Important Dates

Application Accepted Date: 28 Jul 2025

Representation Period: 28 Jul 2025 00:00 - 12 Sep 2025 23:59

Procedure Details

Application Stage: Accepted


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The representation period is open from: 28 Jul 2025 00:00 - 12 Sep 2025 23:59


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