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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

30,095Searchable applications

596Recorded as pending

86%Approval rate · 14,175 approved or refused records

2,000Refused applications

12,175 approved · 2,000 refused · 1,747 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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 Made21/01138/AS
Construction of hard-surfaced tennis court with surround fencing
Birchley House, Fosten Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DZ
Received 18 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01009/AS
Extensions to and conversion of existing garage/carport with studio over into a self contained annexe; erection of a detached pergola
Old Chestnut House, Church Lane, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EG
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01011/AS
Lawful development certificate - proposed - conversion of garage space & proposed porch
9 Farm Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JA
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01012/AS
Replacement of existing garages with two bedroom annexe
Priory Barn, Smarden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8QJ
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made20/00092/CONB/AS
Discharge condition 6
Stonebridge Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3SN
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01013/AS
Siting 6 additional holiday lodges, parking and landscaping.
Braid Farm Campsite, Braid Farm, Burnthouse Lane, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8PT
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01014/AS
Erection of brick based greenhouse
Frogs Hall Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EX
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01016/AS
Two storey front extension with new crown roof over, part single storey/part first floor rear extension. New garage with dormer windows and storage above. New log built annexe to rear of garage.
Tall Trees, Stone Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9DU
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01017/AS
Two storey side/rear extensions
22 Siskin Close, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QL
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/00076/CONA/AS
Part discharge of condition 4
Higham Barn, Snargate Road, Kenardington, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NH
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made20/00446/AMND/AS
Non material amendment to planning permission 20/00446/AS (Revision to planning permissions 07/01435/AS and 18/00002/AS (Demolition of existing dwelling and annexe and construction of a single replacement four bedroom house) to incorporate changes to layout, fenestration, external finishes and roof shape) to incorporate minor changes to layout, fenestration, and roof shape, all to accommodate a traditional oak frame structural system
Glenwood, Pluckley Road, Maltmans Hill, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8RF
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01018/AS
Convert existing coal store into an externally accessed toilet and retrospective approval for a timber enclosure for the LPG cylinders.
Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LR
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01019/AS
Lawful development certificate - proposed - Re construction of existing storage outbuilding to form new outbuilding housing Gym and Media rooms to be used as ancillary to the main house.
The Haons, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DJ
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01020/AS
Erection of 7 dwellings and associated landscaping with access from Poplar Road.
Land at the junction of The Meadows and, Poplar Road, Wittersham
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01021/AS
Lawful development certificate - proposed - demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new single-storey rear extension
16 Homestead, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4PX
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01022/AS
Proposed removal of modern lift at ground and first floor level, removal of modern wall between kitchen and dining space and insertion of new external doors.
Weavers Cot, 14 Cot Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JB
Received 2 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01023/AS
Change of use of land to residential and creation of new access in association with dwelling granted permission under planning permission 19/01548/AS
Oakfields, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01024/AS
Demolition of existing extension and construction of replacement single storey extension incorporating existing outbuilding with associated internal alterations and external landscaping works. Internal layout alterations to existing house. Demolition of existing garage with attic and construction of replacement garage and home studio with home office within roof void.
Clappers Mead, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QL
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01025/AS
Demolition of existing extension and construction of replacement single storey extension incorporating existing outbuilding with associated internal alterations and external landscaping works. Internal layout alterations to existing house. Demolition of existing garage with attic and construction of replacement garage and home studio with home office within roof void.
Clappers Mead, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QL
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/00021/GPDE/AS
Notification of a larger homes extension - single storey rear extension (depth 5.00m x eaves 2.90m x ridge 2.90m).
194 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PP
Received 3 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01026/AS
Replacement side extension, two storey rear extension, link extension to garage, closure of existing access and creation of new vehicle access
The Stacks, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2NR
Received 7 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01027/AS
Single storey extension
Kendrew, Frith Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DQ
Received 4 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01028/AS
Prior notification for the installation of 107.44 kWp roof mounted solar PV system
Stanford Bridge Farm, Station Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0RU
Received 1 Jun 2021
Decision Made21/01029/AS
Construction of a detached house with off road parking
Garden land at, 60 Shrubcote, Tenterden, Kent
Received 4 Jun 2021

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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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