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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
53,419Searchable applications
571Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 33,033 approved or refused records
4,270Refused applications

28,763 approved · 4,270 refused · 2,992 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2023/1447

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/01231/AS for removal of existing single storey extension and workshop; erection of replacement single storey rear extension; replacement window at first floor side elevation to allow for changes to placement of extension.

    45, Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SG

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  2. Decision MadePA/2023/1448

    Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) of listed building consent 21/01232/AS for Removal of existing single storey extension and workshop; erection of replacement single storey rear extension; replacement window at first floor side elevation; removal of internal walls; changes to fenestration; demolition of chimney; addition of weatherboarding on south elevation to allow for changes to placement of extension.

    45, Lower Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3SG

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  3. Decision MadePA/2023/1449

    Single-storey rear extension, vehicular crossover, and hardstanding

    12 Churchfield Way, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5EQ

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  4. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1450

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 19/00572/AS

    30-32, High Street, Wye, TN25 5AL

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  5. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1451

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 74 (reptile mitigation strategy - food store only) of planning permission 18/00098/AS

    Land At Waterbrook Park West Of, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, TN24 0LH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadePA/2023/1452

    Change of use of agricultural land to residential land and the stationing on the land (retrospective) of two static caravans for ancillary use.

    Hurst Villa, Hurst Lane, Charing, TN27 0BH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  7. Decision MadePA/2023/1453

    Excavation of a Wildlife Pond For Great Crested Newts

    2 Goodwin House, Bedlam Lane, Egerton, TN27 9DA

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  8. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1454

    Submission of materials details pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission 17/00567/AS and Condition 2 of planning permission PA/2023/0349 (Partial Discharge - brickwork, mortar and tiles only)

    Former Wye College Buildings, High Street, Wye, TN25 4AH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  9. Decision MadePA/2023/1455

    Replacement of existing PVCu fascia's, soffits, rainwater goods and windows to new PVCu. Replacement of existing conservatory like for like.

    9-34,35-50 and 51-66 Beaver Court, Ashford, Kent TN23 5QR

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  10. Decision MadePA/2023/1456

    Proposed conversion and extension to existing garage to create annexe.

    Jollis Field, Coldbridge Lane, Egerton, Ashford, Kent TN27 9BP

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  11. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1457

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 11 (Panel - brickwork and mortar only) & 20 (materials - bricks) of planning permission 17/00568/AS

    Former Wye College Buildings, High Street, Wye, TN25 4AH

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadePA/2023/1458

    Listed Building Consent for the removal and replacement of 2no dormer window frames to rear elevation with exact copies in painted hardwood. The existing diamond lattice window panes will be retained and reused.

    Field Cottage, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BB

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  13. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1459

    x1 Small Oak - Tree is hollow at base, fell to ground level. x1 Small Multi Stem Sycamore, fell to ground level.

    78, Beacon Oak House, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LR

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  14. Decision MadePA/2023/1460

    Proposal for a shed/garden room

    The Old Stables, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3LE

    Received 24 Jul 2023
  15. Decision MadePA/2023/1461

    Partial demolition of western extension, change of use, and conversion from redundant Methodist Church to holiday let accommodation with associated private amenity.

    Appledore Methodist Church, The Street, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2AE

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  16. Decision MadePA/2023/1462

    Variation of conditions 12 (Parking) and 14 (approved plans), and variation of the wording of conditions 11 (walls and fences) and 13 (landscaping) of planning permission 17/01694/AS for Demolition of office block; alteration extension and conversion of welfare block and garage to form office and game keepers accommodation; alteration and conversion of side mill building to form 2 bedroom live work unit; conversion of generator building to form 4 bedroom house; refurbishment of stable block to form fishing store; rebuilding of fishing shelter and construction of new stand alone wc block to allow for changes to landscape proposals and addition of decked areas (retrospective)

    Chilham Water Mill, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8EE

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  17. Decision MadePA/2023/1463

    Proposed erection of front extension following demolition of existing porch, pitched roof dormer window to replace crown dormer and rear roof dormer window.

    Willow Trees, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8ND

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  18. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1464

    Emergency work to an Oak protected by a TPO under a 5 day notice DECISION: Approve.

    Jasper Kingscote Crescent, Ashford

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  19. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1465

    Ash tree - To fell due to being dangerous DECISION: Approve.

    Chilham Castle, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DB

    Received 2 Aug 2023
  20. Decision MadePA/2023/1467

    Listed Building Consent for the restoration of semi-derelict western end of the house to include; the removal of a proportion of the billiards room, the creation of a new opening between the former kitchen and billiards room. Creation of two new openings to former billiards room and reinstatement of window to former kitchen. Removal of the external screen wall. Removal of boiler house and insertion of new window. Insertion of 3 x conservation roof lights and 1 roof lantern. Raising of floor level to the former servants hall to match existing levels, with new connection to the house back entrance and new staircases between the ground, first and second floors. Removal of partitions to first floor of former servants hall. Removal of former utility room partition wall and replacement with timber/glass screen to form new boot room. Reversal of 1970’s staircase and relocation of WC. Removal of C20th additions to restore house to original condition.

    Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, Kent TN27 0DS

    Received 26 Jul 2023
  21. Decision MadePA/2023/1468

    Removal of condition 4 (agricultural occupancy of dwellings) of planning permission WE/6/61/210 -Erection of two dwellings for the occupation of agricultural workers

    South Stour Apiary, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth, TN25 7HX

    Received 3 Aug 2023
  22. Decision MadePA/2023/1469

    Listed Building Consent for demolition of garage building. Internal alterations to main housebuilding and outbuildings including removal of part of chimney stack, new conservation rooflights, reopening of original window openings, repair of arch lintel, new door openings, creation and enlargement of internal doorways, removal of partition walls, removal of staircase, creation of new staircase, creation of new windows, new heating system, reinstate lightwell.

    South Hill Farm, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, Kent TN25 5HL

    Received 27 Jul 2023
  23. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1471

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 19 (Verification Report - Surface Drainage System) & 28 (Management and Maintenance Responsibilities - Highways, Foot Paths, and Landscaping) of planning permission 18/01016/AS

    Centre Of Pond 47m From Fairlawn, The Forstal 64m From Blind Lane, Blind Lane, Mersham, Kent TN25 6NU

    Received 4 Aug 2023
  24. Decision MadePA/2023/1470

    Proposed conversion of garden studio into holiday let with the addition of annex use and garden shed.

    Beale Lands Farm House, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JA

    Received 4 Aug 2023

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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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