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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
59,808Searchable applications
569Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 38,872 approved or refused records
5,010Refused applications

33,862 approved · 5,010 refused · 3,283 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jul 1999 to 2 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 3 Nov 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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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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  1. Decision MadeNOT/2024/1660

    5 day notice - Crown reduction, removal of existing bracing systems and the installation of new bracing in the correct locations. Further investigation of buttress and lower stem with some removal around the base.

    Charing Library, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LR

    Received 6 Sept 2024
  2. Decision MadePA/2024/1661

    Lawful Development Certificate - proposed - change of use to include class E (indoor sports and leisure) so the premises can also be used as a drama and dance studio

    90 Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way, Ashford, TN23 6JZ

    Received 6 Sept 2024
  3. Decision MadePA/2024/1662

    Proposed two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. Widening of access, conversion of annexe into garage and store, replacement dormer to rear elevation, changes to fenestration and associated landscaping works.

    71 Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BW

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  4. Decision MadeOTH/2024/1663

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Great Crested Newts), 4 (External materials), 7 (Landscaping), 8 (Boundary treatment), 11 (Bicycle storage), 12 (Refuse storage), 13 (Sewage disposal) & 15 (Lighting Plan) for planning permission PA/2024/0078

    Land South of Regency Cottage Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QG

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  5. Decision MadePA/2024/1664

    Proposed out-building to form ancillary accommodation.

    Mcguinness House, Pook Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8JJ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  6. Decision MadePA/2024/1665

    Proposed part garage conversion into habitable room.

    7 Green Mews, Chilmington Green, TN23 8AQ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  7. Decision MadeOTH/2024/1666

    T3 - Oak - Reduce height by 3 meters from 14.2 meters to 11.2 meters and crown reduction by 3.2 meters from 11.2 meters to 8 meters in diameter. Reason for works - Extensive crown dieback to center and north crown. Basal bark death to N. and bleeding - possibly Acute Oak Decline. This work is intended to try to save the tree from further dieback and potential loss by reducing the biological demands placed on the tree.

    21 High Snoad Wood, Challock, TN25 4DQ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  8. Decision MadePA/2024/1667

    Listed building consent for solar panels on the existing flat roof

    Glebe Cottage, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EQ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  9. Decision MadeNOT/2024/1668

    T1 - Ash - Fell - required as it suffers from ash dieback. T2 - Laurel & Hawthorn Hedge - Reduce the hedge next to the road (EXEMPT)

    Chatsworth, Singleton Road, Great Chart, TN23 3BA

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  10. Decision MadePA/2024/1669

    Display of non-illuminated double faced totem with 2no internally illuminated logo signs.

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

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  11. Decision MadeNOT/2024/1672

    T1 Leylandii - To reduce conifer down to previous pruning points and thin the sides T2 Pyracantha - To fell to ground level and poison (EXEMPT as shrub) T3 Bay and Beech - To fell to ground level and poison T4 Poplar - To fell to ground level as it is quite large for its location and it is blocking light

    The Well House, Frensham Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4NJ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  12. Decision MadePA/2024/1673

    Installation of a commercial extractor hood and flue

    14, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1PF

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  13. Decision MadePA/2024/1674

    Proposed rear first floor extension, porch to rear, infill existing porch, changes to fenestration. Proposed studio following demolition of existing outbuilding, proposed garage and associated landscaping works.

    Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  14. Decision MadePA/2024/1675

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to reflect the use of the house reverting to a single dwelling; removal of modern additions, realignment of main staircase and installation of conservation rooflight over, removal of modern infill block wall to re-connect rooms, removal of porcelain floor tiling and lowering of substrate at rear and installation of breathable construction to achieve increased headroom. Removal of modern partition and installation of new partitions to form first floor shower room, Installation of new door in existing bathroom, installation of new window to east elevation and replacement window to street. New window to modern rear part and replacement of uPCV window with timber. (part-retrospective)

    28-30 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5BZ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  15. Decision MadePA/2024/1676

    Single-storey side extension (Retrospective)

    195 Quantock Drive, Ashford, TN24 8QN

    Received 10 Sept 2024
  16. Decision MadePA/2024/1678

    Single storey side extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory

    4, St Cosmas Close, Challock, TN25 4BX

    Received 10 Sept 2024
  17. Decision MadeNOT/2024/1679

    T1 - Species unknown - Remove tree by felling at ground level - The tree is dead and has no leaves or any sign of life.

    3 Stace Close, Tenterden, TN30 6RP

    Received 10 Sept 2024
  18. Decision MadePA/2024/1680

    Proposed part 2 storey rear extension and part ground floor extension.

    8, Fairfield Terrace, Hamstreet, TN26 2HS

    Received 10 Sept 2024
  19. Under ConsultationPA/2024/1684

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 5 (Guest accommodation use) of planning permission 18/01470/AS for the Change of use of first and second floors to C1 Guest accommodation. Alterations to the basement to form additional bar area. Internal alterations to form new WC facilities and installation of new window on second floor north elevation to allow for "Reconfiguration of internal layout to provide 5 additional rooms under approved scheme 18/01470/AS including partial replacement and installation of new windows on first and second floors, repair works to the roof and exterior columns and removal of top floor exterior chimney (Part retrospective)"

    8-9 Middle Row, High Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8SQ

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  20. Under ConsultationPA/2024/1685

    Listed Building Consent for the reconfiguration of internal layout to provide 5 additional rooms under approved scheme 18/01470/AS including partial replacement and installation of new windows on first and second floors, removal and insertion of internal walls, new internal staircase, repair works to the roof and exterior columns, removal of top floor exterior chimney, and the reinstatement of three historic fireplaces.

    8-9 Middle Row, High Street, Ashford , TN24 8SQ

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  21. Decision MadePA/2024/1686

    Display of 14 no flagpoles with non-illuminated flags. (retrospective)

    Land 100m Northeast of 5 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington

    Received 11 Sept 2024
  22. Decision MadePA/2024/1688

    Proposed siting of 43 self-storage shipping containers.

    Home Farm, Hythe Road, Smeeth, TN25 6SP

    Received 12 Sept 2024
  23. Decision MadePA/2024/1690

    Listed Building Consent for rear first floor extension, porch to rear, infill existing porch, changes to fenestration, installation of French drain. Replacement of some windows. Internal works including demolition and insertion of partitions and staircases, replacement and relocation of internal doors, vaulted ceilings in bedroom and study, new loft hatch, insulate external walls.

    Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ

    Received 9 Sept 2024
  24. Decision MadePA/2024/1691

    Change of use from a travel agent (Class E) to a cafe/takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of a new kitchen extraction system with external ducting.

    83 High Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8SA

    Received 12 Sept 2024

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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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