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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Ashford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

18,626Searchable applications

583Recorded as pending

84%Approval rate · 9,208 approved or refused records

1,501Refused applications

7,707 approved · 1,501 refused · 1,097 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 9 Apr 2018 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas44 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areas75 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

Decision Made12/01245/AM05/AS
This application relates to the re-allocation of 13 spaces across the site - Amendment to 12/01245/AS - Creation of a country park for recreational and water-sports purposes with a range of associated facilities including an activity centre, a public house/restaurant, change of use of Manor to offices, car parks and other ancillary works and structures including works to the Julie Rose Stadium; construction of 300 dwelling residential development with associated infrastructure and landscaping; and provision of an aggregates storage and distribution facility
1 Conningbrook Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9FA
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made16/01136/CONG/AS
Discharge of condition 23
Plot 2, Land adjacent to the William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Kent
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01632/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - use of 'The Cowshed' as a residential dwelling
The Cowshed, Fairview Farm, Fiddling Lane, Brabourne
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made16/00084/AMND/AS
Revision to the addition of a rear door and re-spacing of windows on planning permission reference 16/00084/AS for a roof extension to facilitate rooms in roof and rear extension
Kimberley, Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PB
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01633/AS
Alterations to existing building to provide high level windows to gable above bifold doors, high level to bedroom where garage doors are. Rooflight above to west elevation. Replace lean to roof with lead coloured flat roof adjacent to gable and include roof lantern in place of removed rooflight above kitchen on east elevation.
The Old Byre, Willow Farm, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9AN
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made17/01329/AMND/AS
Revision to fenestration and internal layout on planning permission 17/01329/AS for proposed detached ancillary annex building within residential curtilage.
Moat Farm House, Oak Grove Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3BX
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01634/AS
Demolition of 3 asbestos Nissen Huts and the change of use of the land for siting of 22 storage containers
Bilting Farm Business Centre, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, Canterbury, Kent, TN25 4HF
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01635/AS
Proposed single storey rear and two storey side extension
7 Caroland Close, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RY
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01636/AS
Erection of 2no. semi-detached dwellings in part of existing garden with associated parking and new access
1 Grove Cottage, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LT
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01637/AS
Change of Use of part of amenity garden to provide two new semi detached dwellings with outbuildings and amenity facilities.
Ashburnham House, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01638/AS
Removal or variation of Condition 4 on 95/0823/AS to allow for opening of emergency entrance on Hinxhill Road during times of serious congestion such as that caused by the Junction 10A road works
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Received 7 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01639/AS
Part-restrospective - Change of use for an area of land to residential in the form of private amenity space (garden) and the erection of a garden studio, garden shed and greenhouse.
37 Wheatfields, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7GF
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01640/AS
1. reinstate two leaded light casements within existing window surround first floor front elevation 2. Open up modern fireplaces to lounge and dining room to expose original fire openings
Thimble Hall, Leacon Lane, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EN
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/00561/CONA/AS
Discharge of condition 7
30 High Street, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0HX
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01642/AS
Proposed replacement outbuilding in rear garden.
Inglenook Cottage, 16 Blackwall Road North, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0NU
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01643/AS
Listed Building consent - Proposed replacement outbuilding in rear garden.
Inglenook Cottage, 16 Blackwall Road North, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0NU
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made17/00530/CONF/AS
Discharge of condition 8
Former The Old Pumping Station, Pluckley Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0AH
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01644/AS
Conversion of existing garage into bedroom with bathroom to provide ground floor accommodation for wheelchair user.
5 Millfield, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3LX
Received 8 Nov 2018
Decision Made17/00528/AMND/AS
Revision to the removal of the basement and addition of further chimney on planning permission 17/00528/AS (Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement dwelling. (Resubmission of 12/00653/AS))
Fairview, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BE
Received 9 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01645/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Formation of single-story rear extension, with internal alterations
8 Furley Close, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9EF
Received 9 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01646/AS
Replacement single storey side/rear extension and window to second floor side elevation
2 Home Farm Cottages, Coach Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1DZ
Received 9 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/00431/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions 2, 9, 12, 25
Builders Yard, Plain Road, Smeeth, Kent
Received 9 Nov 2018
Decision Made18/01647/AS
Demolition of workshop, removal of residential mobile and outbuildings including an annex and replacement with new single dwelling (resubmission of planning application 17/01858/AS)
Island Cottage, Appledore Road, Stone, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7JL
Received 9 Nov 2018
Decision Made17/00258/CONC/AS
Discharge condition 3, 18
Land rear of Rose Cottage Farm, North Street, Biddenden, Kent
Received 8 Nov 2018

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