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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
47,998Searchable applications
586Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 28,263 approved or refused records
3,556Refused applications

24,707 approved · 3,556 refused · 2,719 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 9 Jan 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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

  1. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2053

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/01766/AS (Erection of single-storey dwelling and carport (alternative to application 19/00856/AS)) To alter and add two rear roof lights and one roof light to the east.

    Land Rear Of Manorwood House, Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst, Kent TN26 1LQ

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  2. Decision MadePA/2022/2054

    Replacement outbuilding and erection of a free standing wall

    Church Cottage, Rye Road, Newenden, Kent TN18 5PN

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  3. Under ConsultationOTH/2022/2055

    Discharge of condition 93 part (i) (Archaeology Field Evaluation) Chilmington Green Phase 2.

    Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Kent

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  4. Decision MadePA/2022/2056

    Part removal of fabric and alterations to existing doorway to increase opening size and insertion of glazed screen / doors.

    Low Poles Farm, Fosten Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8EN

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  5. Under ConsultationPA/2022/2057

    Demolition of Briars to provide access and development comprising of 11 residential dwellings on land to the rear of Briars and Greenacres, with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

    Briars, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EG

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  6. Decision MadePA/2022/2058

    The demolition of existing agricultural buildings and 1no. dwelling, and the erection of 6no. dwellings, with associated amenity space, parking and landscaping.

    Little Randolphs Farm, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8BG

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  7. Decision MadePA/2022/2059

    Part retrospective demolition of existing industrial building and erection of a new industrial building

    Meadow View Industrial Estate, Units 8 And 10, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NR

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  8. Decision MadePA/2022/2060

    Proposed two-storey rear extension with associated fenestration and a new escape window to be fitted into the proposed new bedroom.

    30, Beecholme Drive, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9AA

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  9. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2061

    Discharge of Conditions 2 (materials) & 10 (measurements) on planning permission 16/00111/AS

    Mercers Of Tenterden, Station Road, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  10. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2062

    Identification of Trees and Description of Works Trees to be felled- T2 – Ash, to be felled due to ash dieback. T3 – Ash, to be felled due to ash dieback. T6 - Ash, to be felled due to ash dieback. T9 – Ash, to be felled due to ash dieback. T10 – Birch, fell due to danger to railway. T11 – Beech, fell due to danger to railway. T12 – Beech, fell due to disease (Ganoderma), elephant’s ears present. T13 – Birch, fell due to danger to railway. T14 – Ash, fell due to ash dieback. T15 – Ash, fell due to ash dieback. T17 – Beech, fell due to dieback. G1 – 5x Ash, fell due to ash dieback. G2 – 4x Ash, fell due to ash dieback. T20 – Beech, dell due to dieback. T23 – Beech, fell due to basal cavity. T25 – Beech, fell due to severe asymmetry over road. T26 – Beech, fallen and in need of removal. T27 – Beech, dead and in need of removal. Trees requiring reduction- T1 – Beech, reduce by 5m. T4 – Beech, reduce on railway side by 5m. T5 – Ash, pollard at 3m. T7 – Beech, reduce on railway side by 5m. T8 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to railway. T18 – Beech, reduce by 10m due to decay and compressions union at crown break. T21 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T22 – Oak, coppice due to poor form and leaning over road. T24 – Oak, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T28 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T29 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T30 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T31 – Beech, reduce by 5m due to danger to road. T32 – Beech, reduce by 5m.

    Land at Chilmans Down, Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 7DG

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  11. Decision MadePA/2022/2063

    Proposed hip to gable loft conversion, single storey side extension, new bay windows and altered glazing to front and rear elevations.

    Yule Cottage, 26 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9DL

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  12. Decision MadePA/2022/2064

    Change of use and Conversion of Block J (Use Class F1) to workshop along with access, parking, landscaping and other associated works (Separate application for Block J Planning already granted for this conversion under one application for the entire site, planning ref. 21/00496/AS. Require separate planning permission due to sale of this plot)

    Sidelands Farm, Little Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5DQ

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  13. ClosedPA/2022/2065

    Removal of Condition 3 of planning permission 15/01636/AS to allow use of ancillary accommodation as a single independent dwelling.

    Lodge Farm, Bowl Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0HB

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  14. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2066

    Reduction to 2 Sycamore trees as per referenced plan. Reduce T1 down by 6 metres and laterals in by 2 metres Reduce T2 down by 4 metres and laterals by 1.5 meters Aim to reduce canopy's to provide more light into front garden and house and to reduce sail area and weight of trees due to wet cavity in lower stem on T1

    1 Forge Cottage, Westwell Lane, West Of Westwell, Westwell, Ashford, Kent TN25 4LG

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  15. Decision MadePA/2022/2068

    Change of use of the land for the stationing of 3 mobile homes for Gypsy / Traveller occupation. Occupation ancillary to the existing site permitted under application 12/00932/AS.

    Bridgewood Farm, Watery Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent TN25 4JJ

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  16. Decision MadePA/2022/2069

    Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of new single storey garden room

    121 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6JS

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  17. Decision MadePA/2022/2071

    Proposed ground floor infill extension and glazing alterations to ground and first floor of main house. Proposed alterations to annexe building including new skylights and sliding bi-folding doors.

    Treetops, 59 Tally Ho Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN26 1HL

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  18. Decision MadePA/2022/2072

    Lawful development certificate. Proposed Office out building

    56, Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AS

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  19. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2073

    T1 - Sequoiadendron Giganteum. To reduce down to approximately 6-8 metres above ground level. This tree is in extremely poor health and has had a rapid reduction in foliage over the previous 12 months. It is my belief that the tree's health is not going to improve and due to its proximity to the house and outbuilding this work is necessary. Main trunk to be retained for wildlife habitat.

    The Garden, Grange Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TL

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  20. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2075

    Removal of trees under TPO 10 1993 , 11no Holly. Replacement planting: Double staggered row of 90-120cm bare root beech planted at 40cm centres. Hedge to be maintained at 2m minimum height.

    2 Vineys Gardens, Tenterden, TN30 7AZ

    Received 20 Jul 2022
  21. Decision MadePA/2022/2076

    Replacement of a General-Purpose Agricultural Building.

    Forstal Farm, Appledore Road, Leigh Green, Tenterden, TN30 7DF

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  22. Decision MadeNOT/2022/2077

    Prior Notification for the change of use of agricultural building and land within its curtilage to two dwellings

    Huntbourne Farm, Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6SN

    Received 21 Jul 2022
  23. Decision MadePA/2022/2078

    Erection of illuminated and non-illuminated sign to the exterior of the building

    William Harvey Inn, Sevington Lane, Willesborough, TN24 0JG

    Received 25 Jul 2022
  24. Decision MadeOTH/2022/2080

    Discharge of conditions: No. 7 (Parking and turning), No.15 (disposal of sewage) related to planning permission 17/00538/AS

    Site Office Precinct 13, Ashford Road, High Halden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3LY

    Received 25 Jul 2022

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