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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

30,499Searchable applications

597Recorded as pending

86%Approval rate · 14,480 approved or refused records

2,012Refused applications

12,468 approved · 2,012 refused · 1,772 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 5 Apr 2012 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made21/01992/AS
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) on planning permission 21/00219/AS to alter design
4 The Street, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QD
Received 16 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01993/AS
Proposed removal of two existing residential mobile homes and two outbuildings, and replacement with a chalet bungalow, with landscape enhancements (revision to planning permission 18/01651/AS)
Mobile Home 1, Pathside, Canterbury Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EY
Received 16 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01994/AS
Change of use of land to residential and the erection of a detached garage block complete with upper level storage
Broadbanks, Bank Farm, Bank Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DF
Received 16 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01995/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Use of first floor of outbuilding as ancillary residential accommodation to main house.
The White Cottage, Lewd Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NP
Received 17 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01996/AS
Single storey side extension
Fleetfield, Buffalo Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QY
Received 16 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01997/AS
Demolition of existing single storey flat roof element to the rear. Proposed single storey extension reworking and extension of existing rear dormer; addition of rooflights
Hopes Grove Cottage, Ashford Road, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3LY
Received 17 Nov 2021
Decision Made19/00441/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions: 3 (materials), 7 (SUDs), 8 (noise protection), 9 (construction management plan), 12 (bicycle storage) & 15 (ecological enhancement plan)
Land southeast of 1 Wilkinson Close, Ashford Road, Charing, Kent
Received 9 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01948/AS
Single storey front extension; infill open front porch; single storey side extension.
Cyprasia, Haslewood Close, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NY
Received 9 Nov 2021
Decision Made19/01302/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions: 7(a) (tree protection plan), 8 (boundary treatments), 9 (vehicle parking) & 10 (archaeological)
2 Bramble Villas, Bramble Lane, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EE
Received 8 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01949/AS
Side extension incorporating dormer window
29 Old Orchard, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4PY
Received 5 Nov 2021
Decision Made09/01409/AM02/AS
Non material amendment to planning permission 09/01409/AS (Erection of 2 replacement dwellings) to impose a new condition which reads: "The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the section of this decision notice headed Plans/Documents Approved by this decision, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority"
2 Ham Mill Cottages, Ham Mill Lane, Warehorne, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2QW
Received 9 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01951/AS
Prior approval for the addition of an additional storey on existing property to a maximum height of 7.8m
Pilgrims, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA
Received 9 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01952/AS
Erection of a detached triple garage
Pilgrims, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA
Received 9 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01953/AS
Single storey rear extension; link and conversion of existing garage into additional living space; rear extension to existing garage/car port
1 Emperor Way, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QY
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made18/00584/CONG/AS
Discharge of conditions: 13(a) (soft landscaping works), 23 (fibre broadband) & 24 (noise protection scheme)
Site of former Klondyke Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01954/AS
Prior notification for the erection of a building for general storage of agricultural products and equipment.
Newbridge Farm, Rye Road, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EX
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01955/AS
Addition of dormer window to north elevation; demolition of existing lean-to and replacement extension
Quarrington Farm, Quarrington Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5NG
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01956/AS
Addition of dormer window to north elevation; demolition of existing lean-to and replacement extension; internal alterations to include removal and addition of partition walls; changes to fenestration
Quarrington Farm, Quarrington Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5NG
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01958/AS
Garage conversion to habitable room, porch extension, single storey rear extension
Fallowfield, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ
Received 10 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01959/AS
Vehicle crossover and hardstanding [re submission of 21/00317/AS]
Shipley Cottage, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EW
Received 11 Nov 2021
Under Consultation21/01960/AS
Reserved matters application to consider access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission 19/00189/AS (Outline planning application for the erection of three dwellings with all matters reserved) including conditions 3 (materials); 4 (details); 6 (parking); 7 (bicycle storage); 11 (walls/fences); 12 (landscaping); 18 (space standards); 19 (refuse); 21 (SUDS) & 22 (sewage)
Land west of Stonebridge House, Stonebridge, Brook, Kent
Received 11 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01961/AS
Part retrospective application for the provision of an additional 60no. HGV spaces (660no. in total), as well as approval of proposed landscaping and bund works.
Ashford Truck Stop Unit 14, Arrowhead Road, Waterbrook Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0FL
Received 11 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01962/AS
Proposed 3 bed dwelling with associated carport
Land south of 1 Harts Cottages, Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Kent
Received 11 Nov 2021
Decision Made21/01966/AS
Single storey side extension with alterations to parking area.
2 Hope Cottage, Charing Hill, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0NF
Received 12 Nov 2021

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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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