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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
52,894Searchable applications
571Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 32,577 approved or refused records
4,198Refused applications

28,379 approved · 4,198 refused · 2,956 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 May 2001 to 27 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 30 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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 MadePA/2023/1154

    Proposed installation of timber clad cabin

    Sports Pavillion rear of Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN23 3EF

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  2. Decision MadePA/2023/1155

    Variation of condition 9 (Highway Safety) Of planning permission 19/00834/AS for "Outline application for the change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of 25 dwellings with associated access" to amend the condition wording to read "Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling, the off-site highway works shown on drawing number 8913-302-001-B shall be completed" as the Highway Authority require the pedestrian crossing to be provided as a zebra crossing rather than signalised crossing

    Land at Orchard Farm, Canterbury Road, Kennington, Kent

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  3. Decision MadePA/2023/1156

    Proposed vehicular crossover

    4, Hazel Heights, Ashford, TN25 4GF

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1157

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed track/road linking the yard to the field

    Whippletree Farm, Pond Wood, Harbourne Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JF

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  5. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1158

    T1 - dead ash tree next to Gold Hill to be cut down to 2-3m so not a danger to road users T2 - dead ash tree next to Gold Hill to be cut down to 2-3m so not a danger to road users There are many mature and immature trees around so no replanting is planned. DECISION - NO OBJECTION

    Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JX

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  6. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1159

    T1 Conifer - reduce in height by 2m. Elongated limbs pruned back to substantial growth point. Crown raise on drive side to 3 m from ground level. Removal of dead and dying branches. T2 Conifer - reduce in height by 2m. Elongated limbs pruned back to substantial growth point. Crown raise on drive side to 3 m from ground level. Removal of dead and dying branches.

    Mill Farm House, Mill Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6NA

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  7. Decision MadePA/2023/1160

    (Retrospective) New limecrete floor to replace concrete subfloor

    Manor House, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HT

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1161

    Holly tree in the front garden to be reduced in height by 2.5 metres to prevent it from interfering with the canopy of the sycamore tree next to it. Smaller tree next to the Holly tree to be reduced by 1.5 metres, this is overhanging the footpath and the road and the weight of the canopy is such that it may become a safety issue for pedestrians and road users. A relatively small reduction in height will remove the majority of excess weight preventing the overhang and allowing the plant to grow thicker and stronger lower down reducing future risk. This tree is also obscuring the street lighting.

    26, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NX

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  9. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1162

    T1 and T2 are close together dead/dying ash trees overlooking the mill pond T3 and T4 are ash trees a little further away but also overlooking the pond. All trees to be reduced to stumps. T3 will be replaced with a gingko tree (honey fungus is present in the area). The others are surrounded by mature trees so will not be replaced. DECISION - APPROVE

    Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JX

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1163

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 16 (Foundations - Piling) of planning permission 15/01671/AS in relation to Plot 1 only.

    Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  11. Decision MadePA/2023/1164

    Listed Building Consent for proposed single storey extension to side. Internal alterations including removal of partition, creation of new openings, addition of stud walls, sealing of fireplace, insulation of external walls and roof, replacement fenestration. Alteration and conversion of stables. Rebuilding of greenhouse, front porch to Coach House.

    Heronden Hall, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7QA

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  12. Decision MadePA/2023/1167

    Proposed two-storey side extension covered front porch

    4 Priory Cottages, Priory Road, Bilsington, Ashford, Kent TN25 7AU

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  13. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1168

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (surface water), 8 (construction and transport management plan), 14 (biodiversity) for planning permission PA/2023/0440

    Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PG

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadePA/2023/1169

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Outbuilding to create a summer house and store.

    11 Hunter Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0RY

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadePA/2023/1170

    Single storey rear extension

    Cherry Tree House, Woodchurch Road, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent TN30 7AE

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  16. Decision MadePA/2023/1171

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed erection of a single carport/garage and front porch. Extension of permeable driveway, additions to ground floor rear fenestration. Reduction of driveway/garden wall and installation of gates

    Kemble, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent TN30 6EG

    Received 19 Jun 2023
  17. Decision MadePA/2023/1173

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory

    Old Thatched Barn, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JA

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  18. Decision MadePA/2023/1174

    Two-storey rear extension with part first floor extension which includes enlargement of the existing adjacent roof, two roof lights added to the existing roof, and associated works

    53 Furners Farmhouse, The Street, Wittersham, Ashford, Kent TN30 7EA

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  19. Decision MadePA/2023/1175

    Erection of 9 bungalows with the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access from Mill Lane, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure

    Land between Boughton Cottage and Millview Cottage, Mill Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8NN

    Received 20 Jun 2023
  20. Decision MadePA/2023/1176

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed change of use from storage/distribution to accident repair centre

    Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Dairy Crest, Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 6LN

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  21. Decision MadePA/2023/1177

    Proposed garden office outbuilding

    17, Otium Lake, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0DZ

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  22. Decision MadePA/2023/1178

    Demolition of 1no barn and buildings and replacement with a single residential dwelling with detached car barn/yoga studio.

    Hurst Hill Farm, Pluckley Road, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent TN26 1ER

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  23. Decision MadePA/2023/1179

    Installation of 5 replacement timber framed double glazed windows to the ground floor flat

    The Old Bakery, Flat 1, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9AH

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  24. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1180

    A 51 no beech noted under ref G1 in the TPO, abutting the driveway owned by Ashstone House. Semi-annual lateral pruning of current year's growth (retrospective as previously understood that this was "de minimis") & subsequently for the next 10 years, as recommended by council tree officer. Reason: for proper maintenance and to avoid encroachment relative to driveway & its verge. B. 1no ash 10m west of Ashstone House and noted under reference W2 in the TPO. Sm crown reduction. Reason: on discussion with council's tree officer at the property, tree identified by him as suffering from ash dieback.

    Ashstone House, Hamstreet Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent TN26 2EB

    Received 20 Jun 2023

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