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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

47,751Searchable applications

586Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 28,050 approved or refused records

3,506Refused applications

24,544 approved · 3,506 refused · 2,709 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Jul 2004 to 22 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

Decision Made15/01671/CONU/AS
“Partial discharge of condition 21 (parts F (Rainwater Goods), G (Vents), H (Screens), I (parapet coping) and J (balustrades) ) and condition 59 (cladding details only) of application 15/01671/AS in relation to Plot 2 only
Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01107/AS
Proposed change of use of land for the creation of 4 No. pitch Gypsy / Traveller Site comprising the siting of a total of 6 mobile homes, 4 touring caravans, and retrospective erection of 4 dayrooms
Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BT
Received 8 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01094/AS
Extension of roof space to rear at first and second floor, removal of lean-to and chimney at ground floor existing extension and insertion of glazed doors replacing existing window opening.
36 High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0HX
Received 7 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01095/AS
Extension of roof space to rear at first and second floor, removal of storage lean-to and chimney at ground floor existing extension and insertion of glazed doors replacing existing window opening.
36 High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0HX
Received 7 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01083/AS
Replacement entrance gates, proposed gazebo and studio.
The Bungalow, Tudor End, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9DR
Received 5 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01113/AS
Two-storey front extension
222 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 8PP
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01096/AS
Removal of existing conservatory and replacing with single storey extension (Revision of application 21/00967/AS)
139 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LH
Received 7 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01114/AS
Installation of solar panels and oil tank
Bell House, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01085/AS
Proposed dwelling, garage and highways access with associated landscape and biodiversity enhancements. (Resubmission of application 19/00938/AS to allow a further three years to implement development)
Land East of 15, Cot Lane, Biddenden , Kent, TN27 8JB
Received 5 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01108/AS
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Trackway for Agricultural Use
Crosswell Farm, Cranbrook Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8ER
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01109/AS
Change of use of land for the keeping of horses and erection of stables/tractor building, with removal of hardstanding
Oakwood Cottage, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN23 3BZ
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01115/AS
Repair works to chimney stacks and window replacements
Bell House, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
Received 11 Jul 2022
Decision Made21/01183/CONA/AS
Discharge of conditions: 4 (Tree Protection Plan), 5 (Landscaping Scheme) 10 (Cycle Storage) & 11 (External Lighting).
Wayside, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DP
Received 6 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01060/AS
Change of use of agricultural land to residential along with addition of entrance porch, changes to fenestration and erection of carport (Retrospective)
Coombewood Barn, Redbrook Street, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JH
Received 30 Jun 2022
Decision Made22/01088/AS
Removal of attached garage and erection of two storey side extension; additional dormer window to front elevation; rooflight to side elevation, new front porch, steps and landscaping
Knockwood Cottage, Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PJ
Received 5 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01063/AS
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed Installation of solar panels
3 Maple Place, Appledore, Tenterden, TN26 2BZ
Received 1 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01015/AS
Lawful development certificate - Existing - domestic garden shed in field.
South Broadham, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EB
Received 24 Jun 2022
Decision Made22/01068/AS
External: Replacement of existing signage with new branded signage, window graphics Internal: Minor alterations to interior to facilitate new branding. Removal of existing non-original flooring and installation of new and new decoration to walls throughout Ground Floor, basement and first floor.
18-20 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SH
Received 1 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01084/AS
Replacing the paper advertisement panel on the bus shelter with a single digital internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising display. The reverse panel comprises a non-advertising, non-illuminated space for Council or Community content. Digital display will portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Bus Shelter Adjacent Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 5 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/00993/AS
Change of use from agricultural building to a cabinetmaking workshop and associated works to include removal and replacement of existing roof, removal of existing canopy extension, addition of rooflights
Stockbridge Farm building, Ashford Road, Warehorne, TN26 2QL
Received 21 Jun 2022
Decision Made22/01087/AS
Replacing the paper advertisement panels of the bus shelter with double digital internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising displays. Digital displays will portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
Bus Shelter Opposite Swanton House, Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent
Received 5 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01033/AS
Proposed vehicle crossover
230 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 8PP
Received 27 Jun 2022
Decision Made22/01086/AS
Proposed single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing structure and detached garage and carport. Extractor fans to bathroom and kitchen with 2no. plain tile vents within pitched roof. Add cowls to the chimney pots. Addition of new boiler externally. Internal alterations including the creation of an opening between the kitchen and the dining area, additional sockets in the hallway and kitchen and additional downlight-style ceiling lights.
Burch Farmhouse, Quarrington Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5NA
Received 6 Jul 2022
Decision Made22/01037/AS
Change of use to alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) for pet animals and supporting offices
Home Supplies Ltd, South Stour Avenue, Ashford, Kent. TN23 7RS
Received 28 Jun 2022

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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.

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