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Ashford Borough Council
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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

23,276Searchable applications

579Recorded as pending

83%Approval rate · 10,117 approved or refused records

1,692Refused applications

8,425 approved · 1,692 refused · 1,400 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 31 Jan 2016 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning and Development Contact planning Planning Contacts Local plan Emerging Local Plan and Design Code Pre-application advice Pre-Application Advice Article 4 directions Article 4 Directions

Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanning.policy@ashford.gov.uk Council source

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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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

Decision Made20/00169/AS
Replace Summerhouse demolished by fallen tree.
Manor House East, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5QD
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00170/AS
Outline Application with all matters reserved for replacement of existing bungalow with 2no. semi-detached bungalows
Forge Bungalow, Tilden Close, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3LY
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision Made19/00173/CONA/AS
Discharge condition 1, 3, 5, 6, 8,
Land between Worsenden Lodge and 1 Worsenden, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Kent
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00171/AS
Erection of a part-two part-single storey rear extension
5 Emmetts Close, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7AG
Received 6 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00172/AS
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 18/00708/AS (Part single, part two storey rear extension) To alter the roof design of the first floor extension.
Town View, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EG
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00173/AS
Demolition of existing conservatory and chimney. Installation of side dormer window
Chart House, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DJ
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00175/AS
Proposed Detached 3-Bed Dwelling with Garden, Parking and Vehicular Access
Middlecroft, 2 The Croft, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RG
Received 5 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00176/AS
Siting of three containers (one retrospective) adjacent to winery building.
Gusbourne Estate Vineyard, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BE
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made19/00225/CONA/AS
Part Discharge of Condition 4a - Ground Floor Doors Only
The Beehive, 2 North Street, Ashford, TN24 8JN
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00177/AS
Garage conversion to playroom
15 Lucilla Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PU
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00005/GPDE/AS
Notification of a larger homes extension - single storey rear extension (depth 5.7m x eaves 2.5m x ridge 2.8m)
19 Torrington Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7TF
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00178/AS
Removal of condition 3 on planning permission 99/00014/AS to allow garage to be used ancillary to the main dwelling
Curteis Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7JJ
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00179/AS
Erection of 30 photovoltaic panels to provide zero carbon energy to workshop and office.
Loraine, Biddenden Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TA
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00180/AS
Certificate of Lawful Development- Existing- Use of garage for ancillary use and workshop
Curteis Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7JJ
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00181/AS
Extension and conversion of garage; erection of a single storey rear extension
4 Farrier Close, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PN
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00182/AS
Demolition of existing roof and re-construction of a new roof with additional first floor accommodation; Erection of two storey side extension.
The Old Roses, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EE
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00183/AS
Construction of new lauch tower for zip line; Erection of high ropes tower at Grosvenor Hall
Kingswood Centre, Grosvenor Hall, Ashford, TN25 4AJ
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00184/AS
Erection of 24 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping, following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings
High Tree Lodge, Buck Street, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AT
Received 7 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00185/AS
Erection of first floor rear extension and single storey rear extension
St Michaels House, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00187/AS
Application for Prior Notification of proposed Agricultural Building
Kenylon Farm, Kennelling Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0HG
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00188/AS
Replacement dormer window and alterations to rear porch
Old Chestnut House, Church Lane, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EG
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00190/AS
Repairs to a Listed wall including mortar replacement
Clovers, 1 The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00191/AS
Erection of greenhouse, wood cabin, tool shed, bike shed; conversion of container and landscaping in association with use as a community garden
Land between Belgic Court and 70 to 80, The Limes, Stanhope, Kent
Received 10 Feb 2020
Decision Made20/00192/AS
Demolition of existing consented conversion with proposed new dwelling including new car barn, change of use of land, biodiversity and landscaping enhancements. (Resubmission of application 19/00549/AS)
Ibornden Farm, Frittenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LG
Received 10 Feb 2020

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Ashford Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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