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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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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 dates57,357Searchable applications
568Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 36,405 approved or refused records
4,716Refused applications
31,689 approved · 4,716 refused · 3,181 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Jun 2000 to 27 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 1 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and DevelopmentContact planning Planning ContactsLocal plan Emerging Local Plan and Design CodePre-application advice Pre-Application AdviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.policy@ashford.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
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More application records
- Decision MadePA/2024/1197
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) & 3 (External Materials) of Planning permission PA/2022/3051 (Proposed two-storey side extension) to allow changes to fenestration, the addition of timber cladding to the first floor of the extension, amended internal walls, and the addition of roof lights to the front elevation.
Vane Farm, Headcorn Road, Smarden, TN27 8PN
Received 27 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeNOT/2024/1198
T1 - Ash - Fell tree to ground level -The tree is exhibiting signs of ash dieback, including brown spots on leaves and branch dieback in the crown. The tree is causing damage to the fence by leaning against it and lifting the ground beneath. The buttress roots are growing under the fence causing a severe lean to the fence as a result and safety concerns
2, Surrenden House, George Grove, Bethersden, TN26 3BT
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1199
Details submitted pursuant to condition 28 (Fibre broadband) for planning permission 22/01067/AS
Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 8QQ
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1201
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to first floor including removal of wall and blocking up of doorway and refurbishment works to front door.
Jackets Field, White Hill, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent TN25 4AP
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1202
Proposed shed to driveway.
4 Clevedon Court, Challock, TN25 4BW
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1203
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/1408 for "Proposed single-storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Loft conversion and dormer windows. Alterations to fenestration of front elevation and solar panels to roof" to allow changes to increase front dormer size and the addition of a new window to the ground-floor utility room.
22, Westwell Court, Tenterden, TN30 6TS
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1204
Outbuilding following demolition of existing shed.
27, Heather Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6PL
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1205
Details submitted pursuant to condition 13 (playing field maintenance) of planning permission 21/01914/AS.
Proposed School Site Land South East of, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Kent
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1206
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - new access, entrance gates and extension of driveway with permeable finish.
Vesper Barn, Vesper Hawk Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PU
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeNOT/2024/1207
Prior approval for the change of use of 1no agricultural building and land within its curtilage to 3no dwellinghouses and associated operational development.
Agricultural Buildings rear of Hornes Place Oast, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2BS
Received 27 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1209
Details submitted pursuant to condition 2 (surface water) for planning permission NOT/2023/2342
The Yard, Burnthouse Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PT
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1210
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - use of dwelling without compliance with condition 11 (use as holiday let only) of planning permission reference 85/00256/AS for a period in excess of ten years
Stable Cottage, Brissenden Court, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden, TN26 3BE
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1211
Two storey side and rear extensions; conversion of part of home office to ancillary overnight bedroom accommodation (part-retrospective).
26, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HS
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadeNOT/2024/1212
Prior notification for change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a dwelling house and associated operational development
Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8DH
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1213
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed formation of vehicular access and parking area
36 Boxley, Ashford, TN23 4HQ
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1214
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission PA/2023/1852 for "Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/00226/AS for Erection of a two storey building comprising 10 housing with care units (class C2) and 10 parking spaces to allow for changes to footprint, internal layout, fenestration and adjustment to ridge level, addition of Solar PV panels to the roof." to allow changes to the fenestration, internal layout and adjustment to the ridge level of part of the new building
Woodchurch House, Site Containers At, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1215
Listed Building Consent for the repair to roof and internal wall of Curtilage Listed Barn
Boughton Court, Church Lane, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent TN25 4EU
Received 27 Jun 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1216
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - single storey rear extension following demolition of glass lean to.
Blackbarn, Poplar Road, Wittersham, TN30 7NR
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1217
Single storey side extension
Hazel Nut Farm, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2EG
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1218
Proposed single storey front & rear extensions following demolition of porch and conservatory.
25 Badlesmere Close, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 5TA
Received 28 Jun 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1220
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Wildlife Underpass) and parts B & C of condition 5 (Wildlife biodiversity), 12 (Garage details), 17 (Temporary blockage) & 18 (Link road scheme) for planning permission 09/00081/AS
Bilham Farm, Cheeseman's Green Lane, Finberry, Ashford
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadeOTH/2024/1221
x2 English Oaks (Quercus Roburs) approx. 10 meters tall and approx. 2 meters apart creating a singular full crown in the front of the property - (1) removal of all deadwood in trees and (2) approx. 2/3 meter reductions, cutting to appropriate branch axis in accordance with BS3998 and leaving as much leaf bearing growth as possible. The reason for suggested works is (a) their close proximity to homes, the road, driveway and cars, (b) cracks are appearing in the driveway and road due to the ever increasing root system, (c) raised curbs are being pushed out and dislodged (d) safety to the public and property, (e) prevention of damage to property, cars parked on the driveway and cars parked roadside, (f) abnormal amount of dead wooding tress, (g) major stag heading in crown, (h) excessive amount of sap during summer months attracting large swarms of wasps around cars on driveway and patio area which severely hinders access in and out of vehicles and prevents residents from being able to sit in the garden.
32 Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent TN26 3RP
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1223
Listed Building Consent for repairs to brick archway leading to Stables Courtyard.
Godinton Park, Godinton Lane, Hothfield, TN23 3BP
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Decision MadePA/2024/1225
Proposed outbuilding for home office/workshop use
66, Church Road, Sevington, TN24 0LF
Received 2 Jul 2024
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What these statistics cover
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.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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