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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

28,999Searchable applications

582Recorded as pending

85%Approval rate · 13,293 approved or refused records

1,947Refused applications

11,346 approved · 1,947 refused · 1,712 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Feb 2013 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Council contacts

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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 Made21/00817/AS
Garage conversion
7 New Rectory Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3LY
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00818/AS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey pitched roof rear extension, with a separate porch extension to the front
34 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9DL
Received 5 May 2021
Decision Made18/00733/AM01/AS
Non-material minor amendment to planning permission 18/00733/AS [Erection of 7 detached dwellings and creation of vehicular and pedestrian access together with associated infrastructure] to relocate the existing field access to enable access to ecological mitigation area for maintenance.
Land adjacent The Barn, Chilmington Green Lane, Chilmington Green
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00819/AS
Lawful development certificate - proposed - single storey rear extension
8 The Close, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BD
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00820/AS
Proposed replacement dwelling and new double garage
The White House, Frogmore Lane, Bonnington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7BP
Received 5 May 2021
Decision Made21/00821/AS
Landscaping works including re-siting the outdoor swimming pool and creation of a new pool house.
Olantigh, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EW
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00822/AS
Removal of 1960's glazing and construction of a new glass extension within the existing aperture; refurbishment and decoration to the decorative Victorian plaster ceiling within the double height formal room and the use of this space as the main living area; minor internal alterations at ground floor; minor alterations at first floor to enhanced master suite; replacement of lantern glass at first floor and refurbishment to the lantern above; replacement of internal metal doors and screens; and landscaping works including re-siting the outdoor swimming pool and creation of a new pool house.
Olantigh, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EW
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made20/00513/AMND/AS
Non material minor amendment to planning permission 20/00513/AS (Conversion of, and extension to, a barn to one 4-bed dwellinghouse (revision to planning permission 19/00112/AS) to alter window and sliding/folding door positions
North Barn, Kenardington Road, Warehorne, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2LU
Received 5 May 2021
Decision Made21/00823/AS
Proposed render to front and side elevations.
Heskyn, 11 Sandyhurst Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4NS
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00825/AS
Single storey rear extension, with weatherboard finish
144 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6HY
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00826/AS
Erection of 1 dwellinghouse [Revision of 17/01386/AS].
The Rosary, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EP
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00829/AS
Prior notification for the erection of new agricultural storage unit
Upper Bilham House, Cheesemans Green Lane, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HY
Received 8 May 2021
Decision Made21/00830/AS
Construction of garage.
Karri, Redbrook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QR
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00831/AS
Proposed replacement garage.
17 High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00832/AS
Lawful development certificate - proposed - use of room as beauty salon
15 Normandy Way, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LN
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00833/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - single storey extension.
Hall House, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EG
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00834/AS
Prior Notification for the erection of an agricultural hay barn and machinery storage building [Revision to 21/00395/AS].
Lower Thorne Farm, Smarden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0RF
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made19/00395/CONA/AS
Dsicharge of condition 3 (a) & (b)
Lordings Oast, Peening Quarter Road, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7NP
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00835/AS
Removal of existing timber frame garden room and proposed replacement timber frame structure to accommodate a hobby / DIY workshop and home office with associated minor landscaping alterations.
Old Kingsland Cottage, Egerton Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0PD
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00836/AS
Removal of existing timber frame garden room
Old Kingsland Cottage, Egerton Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0PD
Received 6 May 2021
Decision Made21/00837/AS
Erection of a side extension to existing garage conversion for use as a pool house with amenities; installation of solar panels to roof; erection of an outdoor kitchen and erection of a privacy fence
Pickenden, Stumble Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EY
Received 7 May 2021
Decision Made21/00838/AS
Notification of Prior Approval for proposed installation of 136 x 340W Solar PV Modules mounted to the metal pitched roof areas on the easterly and westerly elevations
The Rainbow Centre, Great Chart Bypass, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER
Received 10 May 2021
Decision Made21/00839/AS
Active Travel Route to provide pedestrian access between Chilmington Avenue and the Secondary School Site entrance. The Active Travel Route comprises of a footpath and verge within land adjacent to Chilmington Green Road at Chilmington Green, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent.
Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Kent
Received 7 May 2021
Decision Made20/01330/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions 2 & 4
Boys Hall, Boys Hall Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LA
Received 7 May 2021

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