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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

29,780Searchable applications

563Recorded as pending

86%Approval rate · 13,952 approved or refused records

1,987Refused applications

11,965 approved · 1,987 refused · 1,739 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 Apr 2012 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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

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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 Made21/01943/AS
Proposed single storey rear extension
1 Willow Tree, Highbury Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LD
Received 8 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01944/AS
Single storey rear extension
Hill House, Rye Road, Newenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5PL
Received 8 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01945/AS
To remove existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Hill House, Rye Road, Newenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5PL
Received 8 Nov 2021
Decision Made18/00584/CONF/AS
Discharge Conditions 4 (materials/walls & fences) & 5(a) (remediation and mitigation scheme)
Site of former Klondyke Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01911/AS
Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation and link to proposed single storey rear extension
48 Emperor Way, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QY
Received 28 Oct 2021
Decision Made21/00004/EIA/AS
Request for EIA screening opinion for a development of up to 200 dwellings on land to the east of Kennington Road, Conningbrook and creation of associated wetland area (3.53ha), 6.7km to the south east on land to the north and east of Goldwell Lane and south of the railway line, Ashford, Kent. In accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations.
Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, Willesborough Road, Kennington, Kent
Received 28 Oct 2021
Decision Made21/01912/AS
Proposed 1 no. replacement non illuminated fascia and 1 no. non illuminated hanging sign (retrospective)
East, 35 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01914/AS
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 12/00400/AS for the construction of a 6FE secondary school which will include a multi-use games area (MUGA), car parking, landscaping and external play, with the creation of a new access from Chilmington Green Road
Proposed school site land south east of, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Kent
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01915/AS
Lawful development certificate - existing - provision of hardstanding to front
13 Postling, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4UX
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made20/01038/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions: 3 (materials), 4 (fine details) & 12 (boundary treatments)
Three Acre Barn, Gable Hook Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3BQ
Received 1 Nov 2021
Under Consultation21/01916/AS
Change of use of 2 stable blocks into 2 one bedroom holiday lets and installation of package treatment plant.
Bankside, Scots Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6AX
Received 2 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01917/AS
Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with shower and WC
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01918/AS
Demolition of single storey side and rear extension and attached greenhouse and replacement with single storey side and rear kitchen and garden room extension with entrance porch, enlargement of window on southeast elevation, change to external materials (revisions to planning permission 20/00406/AS)
1-3 Sandy Lane Cottages, Sandy Lane, Ashford, TN24 0NJ
Received 2 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01919/AS
Demolition of single storey side and rear extension and attached greenhouse and replacement with single storey side and rear kitchen and garden room extension with entrance porch, enlargement of window on southeast elevation, change to external materials, removal of internal partition walls, removal of existing staircase and installation of new staircase, alteration to flooring, removal of roof window (revisions to listed building consent 20/00407/AS)
1-3 Sandy Lane Cottages, Sandy Lane, Ashford, TN24 0NJ
Received 2 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01920/AS
Prior notification for the change of use of 3 existing agricultural barns and land within their curtilage to 3no. residential dwelling houses (1 smaller home and 2 larger homes) and associated operational development
New Barn Farm, Pluckley Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3EU
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01921/AS
Proposed single storey front extension & new canopy to front door
62 Hopes Grove, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3ND
Received 1 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01922/AS
To repair/replace and thermally improve the fabric (tiles and membrane) of the front & rear roof slopes and associated half hips at the east and west ends of the building. II. To repair/replace and thermally improve the fabric (tiles and membrane) of the two dormers in the north/rear roof slope. III. To repair/replace and thermally improve the tile hanging of the single storey east elevation gable end wall. IV. To repair/replace the tiles on the porch/canopy on front & east side elevations. V. To repoint & re-flaunch the lower chimney on the rear roof-slope. VI. To remove the remainder of the chimney on the north/rear roof slope of the main house at the east end from just above the roof tiles to just below the rafter line and carry the roof over in lieu
Sunnyside, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AD
Received 2 Nov 2021
Decision Made15/01671/CONL/AS
Discharge of conditions 11 (Community Involvement), 21 (a) & (b) (Details) and, in relation to plot 2 only, re-discharge of conditions 52 (SUDs) & 53 (SUDs Maintenance & Management)
Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 2 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01072/CONA/AS
Discharge conditions 3 (construction management plan) & 4 (ecological enhancement plan)
Plush Huts at, Little Hare Plain, Bettenham Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8LL
Received 3 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01923/AS
Proposed two storey front & two storey side extension
Wenny House, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0PP
Received 3 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/00930/AS
Garage conversion
23 Atkinson Walk, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9SB
Received 21 May 2021
Decision Made21/00931/AS
Erection of first floor bedroom extension, insertion of first floor window in side elevation, alterations to existing balustrade/balcony, erection of front porch
3 Warren Houses, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BX
Received 21 May 2021
Decision Made21/00932/AS
Erection of fencing and gate with alterations to existing hedge/fencing
Millers Ley, Ulley Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HY
Received 21 May 2021
Decision Made21/00933/AS
Replacement conservation rooflight
Millers Ley, Ulley Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HY
Received 21 May 2021

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