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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

60,480Searchable applications

568Recorded as pending

87%Approval rate · 39,451 approved or refused records

5,075Refused applications

34,376 approved · 5,075 refused · 3,296 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Oct 1996 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanning.policy@ashford.gov.uk Council source

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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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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/2024/2156
Replacement light industrial building and reclaimer building with associated parking, landscaping and cycle and bin stores following the demolition of existing building.
M J Allen Ltd, Hilton Road, Ashford, TN23 1EW
Received 19 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2157
Proposed internally illuminated lettering fascia signage, 2 no. non-illuminated signage and 1 no. menu board with a fitted LED light strip above
Embassy House, High Street, Kent, Tenterden, TN30 6BN
Received 19 Nov 2024
Decision MadeOTH/2024/2158
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4ii (Archaeology Investigation) of planning permission PA/2023/0128
Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadeOTH/2024/2159
Details submitted pursuant to condition 2 (materials), 3 (external lighting), 4 (landscaping scheme), 8 (details of walls & fences), 9 (construction & Transport management), 10 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission PA/2023/1539.
Ivy End Farm, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8RH
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadeOTH/2024/2160
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (external lighting plan) for planning permission PA/2024/0264
The Bowl Inn, Stalisfield Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0HG
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadeNOT/2024/2161
T1 Conifer - To fell and grind , T2 Conifer - To fell and grind , T3 Spruce - Remove small diameter co-dominant stem. (Superseded spec - To reduce heigh of spruce by 1-2mtrs)
2 Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2162
New single-storey chalet building for use as holiday let/accommodation ancillary to The King Hotel.
Land to the South East of Forge House, Biddenden Road, Tenterden
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2164
Consent to display an advert for new Co-Op branding to replace the old signage. 1no. non-illuminated Co-Op logo to front elevation; 1 no. non-illuminated replacement lettering fascia to front elevation; 2 no. non-illuminated wall/gate mounted aluminium panels
Invicta Co Operative Society Ltd, Churchfield Way, Wye, TN25 5BP
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadeOTH/2024/2163
Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/00405/AS for the construction of retail warehousing and detached drive thru restaurant together with associated access, servicing, landscaping, car parking and SUDs provision; to allow changes to the external façade of Unit 5 and the installation of a canopy within the outdoor garden centre.
Land, East of Railway and North of John Lewis at Home, Fougeres Way, Ashford
Received 20 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2165
Listed building consent for internal works to support the change of use of first and second floors from dwelling to dental surgery including the removal of existing bathroom installation of a new stud partition and addition of 2 No. W.C.'s
138 Top Flat, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
Received 19 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2166
Replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling and detached carport (retrospective)
Green Hedges, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8EQ
Received 21 Nov 2024
Decision MadeNOT/2024/2167
5 Day notification - removal of tree branch overhanging dangerously in coombe lane cemetery
Coombe Lane Cemetry Tenterden, Kent.
Received 21 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2168
Multi-span polythene growing structure.
Palmstead Nurseries Ltd, Harville Road, Wye, TN25 5EU
Received 21 Nov 2024
Decision MadeNOT/2024/2169
T1 - Holly - Overall crown reduction by 1.5 metres from 5 metres to 3.5 metres. Tree maintenance as I don’t want this one to get out of control
20, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BZ
Received 22 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2170
Consent to display of 2 x internally illuminated Costa Drive Thru facia sign (A), 1 x internally illuminated Costa letters facia sign (B), 1 x internally illuminated roof letters sign (C) 1 x non-illuminated 3 bean wall mounted sign (D), 1 x non-illuminated height barrier -double-sided totem sign (F) 1x Illuminated on one side double sided Exit sign (G) 2 x non-illuminated frame and mesh banner signs (J) and 1 x internally illuminated Digital Menu
Pumping Station west side of, Warren Lane TN25 4DT.
Received 22 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2171
Conversion of part of integral garage and changes to fenestration.
22, Robert Brundett Close, Kennington, TN24 9SH
Received 22 Nov 2024
Decision MadeOTH/2024/2172
T1—Oak—Crown reduction by 1.5 metres from 10.5 metres to 9 metres to the top of the tree and back to previous reduction points at the side. Thin canopy by up to 30%. Reason for work: to maintain the shape of the tree and due to excessive shading and reduced output from solar panel installation.
9 Rectory Close, Woodchurch, TN26 3QD
Received 22 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2173
Replacement porch (Part-retrospective)
Tapp Cottage, The Street, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HU
Received 20 Nov 2024
Under ConsultationPA/2024/2174
Construction of 2 detached self-build/custom-build dwellings with detached garages, associated hard and soft landscaping works.
Cranwell House, Church Road, Mersham, TN25 6NU
Received 22 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2175
Single-storey side extension.
Oxenden, Top Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7HD
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2176
Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of a self-build single storey dwelling with detached garage and associated operational works.
Land West of The Oast House and East of Lower Knockwood Farm, Woodchurch Road, Tenterden
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2177
Single-storey rear extension with associated lower ground works following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory
10 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2178
Replacement dwelling (retrospective).
Ivy Cottage, Hans Farm, Tar Pot Lane, Ruckinge, TN26 2PX
Received 25 Nov 2024
Decision MadePA/2024/2180
Proposed single storey side extension and garage conversion.
26, High Snoad Wood, Challock, TN25 4DQ
Received 25 Nov 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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