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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

33,793Searchable applications

598Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 17,097 approved or refused records

2,125Refused applications

14,972 approved · 2,125 refused · 1,892 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Sept 2010 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Made15/01671/CONH/AS
Discharge of conditions: 52 (SUDS) & 53 (SUDS implementation, maintenance & management) in relation to plot 2
Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 6 Aug 2021
Decision Made15/01671/CONI/AS
Part-discharge of condition 59 (Materials - bricks for Plot 2 only)
Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 5 Aug 2021
Decision Made20/00304/CONC/AS
Discharge of conditions 7 (bound surfaces), 11 (bicycle storage) & 13 (refuse collection)
Eastern part of, Site of Pluckley Brickworks, Station Road, Pluckley, Kent
Received 5 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01448/AS
Extension to Emergency Department and New Hard Surface to Accommodate Additional Parking
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ
Received 6 Aug 2021
Decision Made20/01146/CONA/AS
Details of External Facing Materials pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission ref: 20/01146/AS (Reserved Matters Application for the approval of Appearance, Scale and Landscaping).
The Beeches, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AS
Received 6 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01449/AS
Replacement of 5-paned window unit with a 5-panelled bi fold door on the front elevation
East Cross Clinic, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA
Received 6 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01450/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Rear extension
38 Vincent Place, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9QZ
Received 9 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01460/AS
Extensions to existing bungalow to provide two storey dwelling; erection of ancillary annexe; erection of detached garage
Pilgrims, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA
Received 9 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01461/AS
Prior notification of proposed forestry development for the erection of a secure storage building
The Warren, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BL
Received 9 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01462/AS
Single storey replacement side extension; new porch; new chimney; raising of garden wall and relocation of garden gate
Oakhurst Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3SX
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01463/AS
Removal of existing lean-to and erection of replacement single storey side extension with internal alterations, provision of an external chimney stack, new porch to boot room, reinstatement of window and lightwell to cellar, and tanking and repairs to cellar room. Reinstatement of tile hanging to west elevation; timber weatherboarding to boot room on east elevation. Removal of well head structure in the garden.
Oakhurst Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3SX
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01464/AS
Removal of conservatory and two external outbuildings. Proposed single storey rear extension and two storey side extension; Pergola to link to proposed garage and car port
Elm Farm, Weekes Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5LZ
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01465/AS
Conversion of existing garage/external storage space to internal space for utility/pantry/internal storage. New Porch Canopy to front entrance door.
Holmcroft, Woodchurch Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7AE
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01466/AS
Change of Use of Land to Provide an Outdoor Riding Arena for Private Equestrian Use
Spring Hill, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DP
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01467/AS
Change of use of atcost building to ancillary use (garage) in connection with Plot 1. Proposed single storey dwelling with ancillary development and landscape enhancements to form Plot 2.
Old Dairy Cottage, Pook Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JU
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01468/AS
Demolition of existing, dilapidated barn and stables and construction of new, replacement barn and stables together with the installation of a new manege/riding school.
Chequer Tree Farm, Chequer Tree Farm Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HL
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01469/AS
Change of use of building from former public house to form a single dwelling house, with off street parking and garden area; alterations to fenestration
Little Black Dog, The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3AN
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01470/AS
Change of use of existing Atcost barn to garage and storage building
Old Dairy Cottage, Pook Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JU
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/00508/CONA/AS
Discharge of condition 7 (landscaping scheme)
Land rear of Stephendale, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01471/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - proposed - erection of a single storey rear lean to extension
Powyck House, 6 Ash Meadows, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LW
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01472/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - proposed - replacement window with door
74 Cheeselands, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8HL
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01473/AS
Proposed vehicle crossover to allow access to parking at front of property; installation of hardstanding to provide parking area
4 Swain Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PQ
Received 10 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/00333/AMND/AS
Non material amendment to planning permission 21/0033/AS (Proposed rear infill extension to replace existing conservatory and new cladding to elevations) Addition of Velux roof lights, alteration to window on north elevation and revised floor plan for open plan scheme
9 Chequers Park, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BA
Received 11 Aug 2021
Decision Made21/01474/AS
Conversion of western garage into Granny Annexe
Froyden, Cloth Hall Gardens, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AT
Received 11 Aug 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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