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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
53,891Searchable applications
572Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 33,447 approved or refused records
4,333Refused applications

29,114 approved · 4,333 refused · 3,010 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2023/1634

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed conversion of loft with rear dormer

    120, Shrubcote, Tenterden, TN30 7BJ

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  2. Decision MadePA/2023/1635

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission PA/2022/2030 to allow for a garage door to be added to integral carport for Unit 4.

    Land between the Pig & Whistle Farmhouse and Minden Cottage, Ashford Rd, Great Chart.

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  3. Decision MadePA/2023/1636

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Owlcroft, Biddenden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QG

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  4. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1637

    T1 Lime- Prune to previous reduction points removing approx. 3m in height and 1.5m radially residual approx. 13m. Remove epicormic growth at base and on stem to approx. 3m in height from ground level. T2 Lime - Reduce the overhanging canopy by approx. 2m towards boundary line to approx. 10m in height from ground level.

    6 Ground Floor, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1PD

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  5. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1639

    T1 Willow tree - Fell to ground level. T2 Sycamore tree - Fell to ground level.

    The Brothers, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NA

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  6. Decision MadePA/2023/1642

    Proposed single and two storey extensions, installation of wood burner and flue and associated ground works.

    Lichen, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  7. Decision MadePA/2023/1643

    Erection of new timber pergola with polycarbonate roof and 1.2m high picket fencing and gate to front seating area.

    Kings Head, Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent TN26 1LQ

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  8. Decision MadePA/2023/1644

    The display of one Parish Council notice board

    Site near Corner House, The Street, Pluckley, Kent TN27 0QS

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  9. Decision MadePA/2023/1645

    Dropped kerb to allow an access point to the front garden, which will include the creation of new hardstanding.

    126 Shrubcote, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent TN30 7BJ

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  10. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1646

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 9 (vehicle parking spaces) to planning permission 18/01805/AS

    Clover Farm, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, TN27 8PB

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  11. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1647

    Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion under Regulation 6(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) in relation to environmental improvement works (remediation) of land.

    Land at former Gas Holder Station north east of Stag Enterprise Park, Leacon Road, Ashford, Kent.

    Received 17 Aug 2023
  12. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1648

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (external lighting), 7 (cycle parking facilities) and 17 (EV charging) of planning permission 19/01669/AS

    Oakengates, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LN

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  13. Decision MadePA/2023/1649

    Single story side extension & Alterations including erection of single-storey outside building at rear

    12 Earlsworth Road, Willesborough, TN24 0DF

    Received 1 Sept 2023
  14. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1650

    Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Part 2 only (Method Statement For the remediation of Land/or Ground Water Contamination)) of planning permission PA/2022/2058

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

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  15. Decision MadePA/2023/1651

    Single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof conversion, rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion, following demolition of conservatory

    71 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PH

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  16. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1652

    T1 - Removal of Ash tree to ground level . T2 - Removal of Elder to ground level

    49, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  17. Decision MadePA/2023/1653

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conversion of garage to habitable room

    21, Collard Road, Willesborough, TN24 0JR

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  18. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1654

    Detail submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (Manure - Storage, and Disposal) & 5 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning permission PA/2023/0947

    Land north of, Peening Quarter Road, TN30 7NP

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  19. ClosedNOT/2023/1655

    T1 Willow, matured - to undertake substantial crown reduction (7 - 8 metres) and strip peg, allowing rebalance of the structure. Major fractures have occurred with a recent large bough fracture which blocked Mill Lane and damaged fence. The tree is in close proximity to listed building (Chilham Water Mill) and two properties opposite. The lane is used frequently by vehicles, residents and pedestrians as it gives access to Julieberrie Grave. The tree sits over substantial underground infrastructure.

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

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  20. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1656

    T1 Yew - large speciman, good condition, Height 9 metres, Width 6/7 metres, owned by Stable Court Management Company. Upstairs of adjacent property now in darkness. Work required to rebalance tree as marked on attached photo by undertaking 10% crown thin, remove deadwood and small amount of epicormic growth on stem.

    8 Stable Court, Cheyney House, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  21. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1657

    T1, T2 and T3 Limes - These remaining limes are part of replanting programme undertaken 20+ years ago, and have been regularly maintained over the years (see previous applications). Over the past 3 - 4 years, permission was granted to remove 6-7 limes to give remaining 3 limes space to develop. Unfortunately the root system starting to cause problems with other replanted trees (eg magnolia, hazel etc) in the area, the pathway and underground cabling. Requested work is to section fell x 3 Limes, grind stumps out.

    Deepwell House, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DB

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  22. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1658

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 2 (Materials) and 4 (Ecology - Bat Emergence Survey) of planning permission PA/2023/0619

    Knoll House, Acton Lane, Wittersham, TN30 7HN

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  23. Decision MadeOTH/2023/1659

    T1 Oak: Fell - due to its decline and significant dead wood. Replanting with another English Oak.

    26, Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, TN26 3RP

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  24. Decision MadeNOT/2023/1660

    Prior Notification - removal of existing 15m tower and installation of a 30m lattice comprising 3 no. antennas and 2 no. dishes together with the internal upgrade to the existing ground-based cabinets and ancillary development thereto. The concrete base is to be extended.

    Worten Home Farm, Great Chart , Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BU

    Received 4 Sept 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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