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Ashford planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Ashford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Ashford website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

40,203Searchable applications

597Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 22,121 approved or refused records

2,519Refused applications

19,602 approved · 2,519 refused · 2,254 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Dec 2006 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 23 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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 Made20/00133/TP
Description: T2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Sycamore Trees - crown lift to 5.1 metres by removal of lowest limbs T13 Holly tree - To fell
Kennington Lodge, The Grove, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HA
Received 29 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00134/TC
Description: Cypress - To fell T2,3,4,5,6 & 7- Crown lift over the street to give 5.1 metres clearance Ash - Crown lift over road & cables to give 5.1 metres clearance T13 Holly - to fell due to decay
Kennington Lodge, The Grove, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HA
Received 29 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00135/TC
Description: T1 Copper Beech - crown reduce by approx 3m to previous reduction points; T2 & T3 Small Copper Beech - to fell.
3 Herons Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DN
Received 29 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00136/TC
Description: T1 Silver Birch - to fell; T2 & T3 Cherry and Hornbeam - to reduce by approx 20% to previous points, leaving at a height of 10m x 5m: T4 Cypress - to fell; T5 - Laurel and Hawthorn next to road, to clip. (see photographs)
Chatsworth, Singleton Road, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BA
Received 30 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00137/TC
Description: T1 Apple Tree - to fell; T2 Apple Tree - to prune and relocate in garden (see photographs)
Old Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2DB
Received 30 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00138/TP
Description: T1 & T2 Birch (overhanging conservatory) - to be reduced by 3m in height and 2.5m on laterals; T3 Birch - codominant phototropic stems reduce by 3m to reduce mechanical loading on including union; T4 Silver Birch - to remove (dead).
75 Aylesbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QH
Received 30 Jun 2020
Decision Made20/00139/TC
Description: Silver Birch - to fell
10 Blackwall Road North, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0NU
Received 1 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00140/TC
Description: Cedar (T1) - To fell to ground level
The Old Bothy, Henden Hall, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BB
Received 1 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00141/TP
Description: Cut back branches on a Yew Tree that has Yew Scale and is causing damage to planting in 'Ranworth'. A philadelphus is particularly affected with sticky resin and dead bugs. There is also a problem with light.
1 Clearmount Park, The Hill, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0LU
Received 1 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00142/TP
Description: T1 Sycamore - to fellT1,Sycamore - to fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
89 Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BH
Received 6 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00143/TC
Description: T1. Field Maple on the eastern boundary of property immediatley adjacent to side gate to east of house. Carry out a crown reduction and thinning of 2m (or 15%) of branch length to bring the crown away from the property. The tree is a mature hedgerow field maple that has been reduced previously some years ago and now requires further maintenance pruning. T2. Laurel in front garden on eastern boundary. Prune as necessary to encourage cherry tree and increase light to front garden.
Church Cottage, Rye Road, Newenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5PN
Received 10 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00144/TC
Description: T1 Ash - to crown lift to 5m and remove limb overhanging 4 Vesper Cottages
4 Vesper Cottages, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD
Received 10 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00145/TC
Description: Removal of 9 dead/predominantly dead Ash trees as a result of Ash dieback. T1,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T2,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T3,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T4,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T5,Ash tree- To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T6,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T7,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T8,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,T9,Ash tree - To fell, Reason for work - Dead or dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
Land on the boundary of St Marys Church opposite 9, Church Hill, Chilham
Received 9 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00146/TC
Description: Dead trees to be felled
16 Beacon Oak Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RY
Received 8 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00147/TP
Description: T1 Yew Crown lift to 3 metres, T2 & T3 Yews reduce all around by 1 metre, T4 Sycamore remove lowest branches
24 Northbrooke, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DZ
Received 9 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00149/TP
Description: To fell T11 Tulip TreeT11,Tulip Tree - To Fell, Reason for work - Dead or Dangerous, Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
336 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU
Received 14 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00150/TP
Description: T7 Oak reduce to previous points crown lift smaller diameter growth to 6m T10 Cedar Remove 2 lower limbs over roof and chimney Reduce back by 2-3m lower limbs over property and road to appropriate growth points G1 Oaks Crown lift over garage to give 2m clearance Crown lift outer hanging parts of crown to 6m Superseded spec (T7 - Oak - Pollard to upstairs window height T10 - Cedar - Reduce lateral branching over house and road G1 -Oaks - Reduce lower lateral brances by half)
Cedar Cottage, 14 Haslewood Close, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NY
Received 14 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00151/TC
Description: (T1) Weeping Beech - Fell; replace with a smaller tree eg Sorbus and/or Ginkgo. (T2) Holly - Remove; replace with a small shrub. (T3) Magnolia grandiflora - Thin and shorten crown (T4) Wisteria - Reduce size (T5) Yew tree - To fell
The Old Post Office, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HH
Received 17 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00153/TC
Description: Fell 2no Apple trees due to interfering with cables and the highway, also one showing signs of being diseased.
Apple Tree Cottage, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HY
Received 21 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00154/TC
Description: T1: Yew (Taxus baccata) Reduce in height providing a maximum of 1 meter clearance from cables and trim sides using hedge cutters to provide a tight managed framework. S1: Photinia 'Red Robin' Large shrub encroaching on neighbouring property and effecting light levels, reduce from 5.5 Meters to a final height of 4.5 Meters and trim sides.
Lees Cottage, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HX
Received 21 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00155/TC
Description: T1 Horse Chestnut to reduce the height down by roughly 4.5m and reduce lateral branches by up to 2m to balance crown and clear house. Leaving the tree above gutter height and balanced.
50 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA
Received 21 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00156/TC
Description: T2, 3 and 4 Ash Tree - To Fell. T1 Mulberry Tree - Crown thinning , will not amount to more than 30% of the overall leaf bearing structure in accordance with BS3998. Thinning has been chosen over reduction as most suitable for species in order to retain as much leaf bearing twig structure and maintain the health of the tree. Density of foliage will be consistent throughout the tree and no Large branches or limbs will be removed
Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX
Received 22 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00157/TC
Description: T1 - Yew - Reduce height and diameter by 50% T2 - Acer - Fell tree
2 Church Cottages, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EQ
Received 21 Jul 2020
Decision Made20/00158/TC
Description: Oak tree - Reduce crown by 25% and shape branches to leave a well balanced tree.
Quercus Cottage, Frogs Lane, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4NG
Received 23 Jul 2020

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