Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27

This will make a very interesting new build set amongst an established garden in an idyllic location -- Sarah Holgate, Associate Director.

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An exciting opportunity to build a unique house under Class Q permitted development to convert an agricultural building into a 2 bedroom residential home. Set in an established plot of 0.54 acres with mature trees and just on the outskirts of the desirable Biddenden village.



Proposed accommodation 84.3m2 /907 ft2
Two double bedrooms
Family bathroom
Open plan kitchen/dining/living area

Generous garden about 0.54 acres/0.21 hectares
Mature trees (no TPO’s)
Long entrance drive
Two farm buildings approximately 253m2/2,720ft2

Not in a conservation area, area of outstanding natural beauty or flood zone.
Views across fields.
Locality
Biddenden village a short drive
Tenterden – 4.2 miles
Cranbrook – 5 miles
Headcorn train station – 6.3 miles
Ashford International Train Station – HS1 services to London in under an hour – 13.1 miles

Situation
The plot is situated in a rural hamlet on the edge of Biddenden village. Biddenden is a quintessentially English village, rich in history and community spirit, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. The Weald of Kent is amongst the most attractive countryside in the County and is host to some of the prettiest villages and towns including Tenterden and Cranbrook. The area is especially well served by stations on the mainline to London including at Headcorn or alternatively High-Speed Services from Ashford International.

Description
Planning permission was granted under appeal on the 28th May 2025 as follows:-

Appeal Ref: APP/E2205/W/24/3358227 Agricultural Buildings Named Dg Grinding, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8DH.
Granted permitted development to convert the agricultural building into a residential house.

The approved conversion retains the existing structure and roof cladding; buyers may wish to seek an asbestos assessment (although it may be comprised of Arcon corrugated fibre cement). Planning is approved provided that the cladding is repaired and not removed. A structural survey has confirmed this is possible.

Agents note:
Subject to planning, there is potential to gain further permission for a different residential property. The owner has had plans drawn up to this effect which could be made available to a potential purchaser.


Services:
Water – to be connected. Applicant to make own investigations.
Electricity – An existing independent and metered electricity supply is available on the plot.
Drainage – It is planned that the new dwelling will have a brand new sewage treatment plant.

Our Ref: TEA230204