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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

63,560Searchable applications

570Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 43,117 approved or refused records

5,387Refused applications

37,730 approved · 5,387 refused · 3,443 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Oct 1996 to 2 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 5 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/2025/1533
Proposed extension to existing dropped kerb plus the paving over of front garden.
6 Mount Pleasant, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DN
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1534
Installation of three single sided post signs, two sets of non illuminated individual letters, one wall mounted externally illuminated welcome sign and one non illuminated logo.
Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1535
Variation of condition 3 (opening hours) and 8 (external lighting) of planning permission 20/00130/AS for Change of use of land to incorporate rear extension to existing salon building and extension to car park
Willow Tree Hair and Beauty, Willow Tree House, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, TN26 2EQ
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1538
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed dropped kerb and hardstanding
58, Bond Road, Ashford, TN23 7UJ
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1539
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed new fence
23, Sotherton, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0EZ
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1536
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 2 (Rainwater goods) 4 (External wall sections, eaves & ridge detailing, roof lights) 5 (Method Statement Roof Timber & Chimney stack repairs) and 7 (Peg Tiles & Hanging Tiles) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0766
7, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadeNOT/2025/1537
I am asking for permission to remove the tree to avoid any future tragedy or alternatively remove the remaining limbs from the tree.
36 The Limes, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 3NX
Received 18 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1540
Removal of existing concrete cladding panels to high level water towers, erection of new supporting steel frames with new metal louvre cladding.
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, TN24 0LZ
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1541
Details submitted pursuant to condition 7 (Completion Report) for planning application PA/2023/0503.
13, 15, 17 and 19 Mill View, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0EL
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1542
Variation of condition 5 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PA/2023/1360 for Creation of a staff car parking area, boundary treatments, and landscaping; to allow for an an amendment to Landscaping Plans. (Retrospective)
Scotland and Bates, Heath Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2AJ
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadeNOT/2025/1543
T1 - Willow Tree - Re-pollard 4m in height and laterally, limbs back to previous points.
Romney House, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AD
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1544
Erection of commercial Class E units following demolition of redundant glasshouse building, along with landscape and biodiversity enhancements
Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN
Received 19 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1545
Change of use of land to residential plus construction of proposed single storey side extension (part retrospective)
The Granary, 1 Beulah Cottages, Harris Lane, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3HN
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1548
Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (Biodiversity) & 7 (Landscaping Scheme) of Planning Permission PA/2023/0200
Westover, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NT
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1546
Use of existing commercial building for storage and distribution purposes (Use Class B8) (Retrospective)
South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, TN25 7HS
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1547
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Foul & Surface Water Drainage), 6 (External Lighting), 8 (Landscaping Scheme), 9 (Biodiversity), 10 (Parking) & 12 (Water Efficiency) of Planning Application 22/00680/AS
1, Grange Crescent, Tenterden, TN30 6DY
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadeNOT/2025/1550
T1 Bay Tree - Reduce the tree by approximately 1 metre, uniform all round. Reason for works - General maintenance of the tree to keep it in a manageable condition.
59 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LR
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1549
T1 Unknown Species - To fell - Reason for works - Overgrown and affecting nearby buildings, no space for replanting to take place.
8, Aspen Drive, Ashford, TN23 3QP
Received 20 Aug 2025
ValidPA/2025/1551
Demolition of six existing agricultural buildings and the conversion of two former agricultural buildings to form two dwellings (self-build) with associated landscaping and parking
The Park, Agricultural Buildings At, Hamstreet Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1NL
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadeNOT/2025/1553
T1 and T2 Leylandii Trees - To Fell - Reason for works - Increase light to the house and open up that side of the driveway so it can be used for its proposed purpose safely. T3 Magnolia Tree - 2 boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its southern side, two boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its western side, and two boughs by approx. 2m to its eastern side. Reason for works - Tree maintenance.
Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1554
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed lean to extension following the removal of existing conservatory and shed.
86 Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AW
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1555
Construction of partially enclosed (by a 2.4 metre high fence/gates) delivery van parking area (8 spaces) and canopy, relocated 4 bay customer 'click & collect' parking spaces and covered walkway/canopy fixed to store's south-west elevation, together with alterations to existing car park layout (including removal of 19 No. car parking spaces).
Site 3 of Delivery Lockers, Tesco Stores Ltd, Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, TN23 3LU
Received 21 Aug 2025
Decision MadePA/2025/1556
Proposed construction of Orangery
Spelders Hill House, Spelders Hill, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PB
Received 21 Aug 2025
Decision MadeOTH/2025/1557
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Lighting), 4 (Landscaping), 5 (Biodiversity) & 6 (Plant & Machinery) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0029
Little Doveden, Woodchurch Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AE
Received 21 Aug 2025

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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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