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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
66,651Searchable applications
576Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 46,258 approved or refused records
5,713Refused applications

40,545 approved · 5,713 refused · 3,567 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Jul 1995 to 3 Nov 2026. Most recent record check: 7 Nov 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0127

    0185 Common yew – prune back northern and eastern branches by up to 1.5m, back to fence line. 0186 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0187 Group of 2 no. damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0188 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0189 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0190 Damson - fell to a height of approximately 1.5m to retain as part of boundary screening hedge. 0191 Sycamore - prune back branches overhanging parking bay and bin storage area on north-eastern side of crown by 3m from a length of 4m to 1m. 0192 - Sycamore - Dead, ivy-covered – dismantle fell close to ground level. 0193 Group of 2 no. mature and 1 no. young Leyland cypress trees - prune back north-eastern branches overhanging no.7 by up to 1.5m, retaining a green face. 0194 Group of 6 no. mature Leyland cypress trees - prune back north-eastern branches by up to 1.5m, retaining a green face. 0195 Leyland cypress – Small, dead - fell to ground level. 0196 Group of 2 no. mature Leyland cypress trees – top to a height of approximately 8m, retaining live branches on southern side of crown. 0197 Scots pine – install a dynamic cable brace (Cobra 4 ton) at a height of approximately 12m. 0198 Group of 2 no. Leyland cypress - top both trees to a height of approximately 7m. 0199 Leyland cypress – fell close to ground level. 0200 Hazel – coppice to main stool (0.5m height).

    Verralls Oak, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9AP

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  2. Decision MadePA/2026/0128

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed - Erection of single storey garden building.

    Barhams Mill Farm, Barhams Mill Road, Egerton, TN27 9BU

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  3. Decision MadePA/2026/0129

    Change of use of land to residential, demolition of a redundant milking barn and conservatory, erection of a two storey rear extension, single storey covered porch extension to north west (side) elevation, single storey extension & chimney to the south east (side) elevation, creation of a first floor balcony to the south west (rear) elevation & changes to existing fenestration.

    Barhams Mill Farm, Barhams Mill Road, Egerton, TN27 9BU

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  4. Decision MadePA/2026/0130

    Change of use of land to extend residential curtilage and erection of outbuilding. Proposed timber frame structure to accommodate an outdoor kitchen. (part retrospective)

    Romney Cottage, Little Hookstead Farm, Wrens Nest Lane TN26 3NH

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  5. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0131

    5 day notification to fell T1 - Ash

    2 Orpins Close, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 6PT

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  6. Decision MadePA/2026/0132

    Single-storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.

    Orchard Rise, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2JW

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  7. Decision MadePA/2026/0133

    Listed building consent for proposed rear and front infill extension, with associated works, including changes to fenestration.

    Hoseney House, Sandy Lane, Tenterden, TN30 7DA

    Received 21 Jan 2026
  8. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0134

    5 day notice to remove tree from woodland adjacent to the drive, remove overhanging branches, crown lift trees over the highway

    Woodland Northeast of, 37-51 Coach Drive, Hothfield

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  9. Decision MadePA/2026/0135

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed conversion of part of an outbuilding from a workshop and store use into use as a play/therapy space and fully accessible shower room/WC.

    Setts Wood Farm, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DG

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  10. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0136

    Prior Approval for the conversion of former agricultural building to a two bedroom dwelling with a single-storey extension.

    Turks Head Farm, High Halden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN26 3HT

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  11. Decision MadePA/2026/0137

    Extension to vehicle crossover.

    70, Birling Road, Ashford, TN24 8BE

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  12. Decision MadePA/2026/0138

    Change of use of storage building to a two-bed dwellinghouse, with changes to fenestration and including two parking spaces and garden area.

    Storage Building West of Pemsey Field View, Lees Road, Brabourne

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  13. Decision MadePA/2026/0139

    Single-storey side extension with balcony above and external stairs.

    Shorts Wood House, Tenterden Road, From Clapper Hill To Pb, Biddenden, TN27 8DW

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  14. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0140

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 5 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (foul/waste water), 7 (water butts), 8 (manure storage and disposal) & 10 (external lighting) of planning permission PA/2024/0277.

    Land north of The Bungalow, Green Lane, Challock

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  15. Decision MadePA/2026/0141

    Erection of summer house.

    Regency Cottage, Biddenden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QG

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  16. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0142

    T005 5972 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the western stem height to 5 metres. Reason - The tree is twin-stemmed and appears to have been historically coppiced, with minor decay present within the buttress roots. Decay was probed to a depth of approximately 150mm. Basal ivy growth restricts a full inspection of the lower stem, although the ivy in the upper crown has been severed. The western stem exhibits dieback in the upper third of the crown. T007 5974 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 5 metres - Reason – the main stem bifurcates at approximately 4 metres in height, the upper crown on both stems is dead. T009 5976 Sweet chestnut - Remove dead stem with orange marker Reason - One stem, marked with orange spray paint, is in terminal decline. Another stem within the group has previously been reduced to approximately 6 metres in height T010 5977 Sweet chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as possible. Reason - Standing deadwood, marked with an orange spray marker. T012 5979 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 6 metres. Reason - coppice of three stems with the upper crown dead and exhibiting bark delamination. T014 5981 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the southern stem height to 5 metres. Reason - Twin-stemmed from ground level, historically coppiced. The northern stem is in good condition with a healthy crown, while the southern stem has a dead upper crown exhibiting bark delamination. T017 5984 Sweet chestnut - Reduce the crown height to 6 metres. Reason - Single-stemmed, historically coppiced, with major deadwood present in the upper crown. T018 5985 White poplar - Reduce the crown back to the original reduction points. Reason - The compact crown is regularly maintained, showing up to 4 metres of regrowth since the previous reduction. Squirrel gnawing is evident in the lower crown. Maintain pruning regime. PLEASE NOTE: T006 has since fallen.

    Loudon Court, Loudon Way, Ashford

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  17. Decision MadePA/2026/0143

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 20/01356/AS for Single storey extension to existing bungalow and the erection of single storey detached annexe within residential curtilage (in full replacement of dwelling approved under 17/00454/AS) to allow for re-location and design changes of annexe (retrospective).

    Little Park Farm, Cherry Orchard Lane, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7AZ

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  18. Decision MadePA/2026/0144

    Variation of conditions 19 (Walls and Fencing) & 22 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PA/2024/1970 for amendments to materials, car barns and plan references to allow for changes to landscaping scheme to provide new entrance pier and timber retaining walls.

    Land rear of Millgarth, The Hill, Charing

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  19. Decision MadePA/2026/0145

    Variation of conditions 1 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Hard/Soft Landscaping) of Planning Permission PA/2024/1914 for Proposed changes to external materials to allow for changes to landscaping scheme.

    Millgarth, The Hill, Charing

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  20. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0146

    T1 Ash - Fell to 2 metres above ground level. Reason for works - Declining health.

    Biddenden Place, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BB

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  21. Decision MadePA/2026/0147

    Proposed single storey rear & side extension

    70 Cradlebridge Drive, Willesborough, TN24 0RF

    Received 26 Jan 2026
  22. Decision MadePA/2026/0149

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission PA/2025/1023 (two single-storey rear extensions, front porch and changes to fenestration) to allow changes to the proposed elevations and ground floor plans.

    Brambledown, Tamley Lane, Hastingleigh, Ashford, TN25 5HW

    Received 20 Jan 2026
  23. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0151

    Details submitted pursuant to 8 (bicycle storage), 9 (refuse), 10 (external lighting), 12 (EV charging), 15 (ecological enhancement), & 17 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission PA/2024/2354.

    May Cross, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ

    Received 21 Jan 2026
  24. Decision MadePA/2026/0152

    Change of use of building and land within its curtilage to a dwelling house following the demolition of Atcost and hay barns, with the introduction of a 1.5 storey car barn with ancillary and incidental space - Self build

    Little Halden Farm, Barn At, Tenterden Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4JL

    Received 27 Jan 2026

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