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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
66,913Searchable applications
576Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 46,507 approved or refused records
5,734Refused applications

40,773 approved · 5,734 refused · 3,578 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 May 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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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More application records

  1. Decision MadePA/2026/0534

    The provision of 25 touring and camping pitches within the existing orchard and conversion of the existing stable block to a shower, toilet and utility, including a new proposed sewage treatment plant.

    Orchard Cottage, Shottenden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JA

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  2. Decision MadePA/2026/0535

    Erection of a timber garage

    18 Blackwall Road North, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NU

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  3. Decision MadePA/2026/0536

    Single-storey link between house and existing garage with 2no roof lights and mansard roof to the front elevation. Changes to fenestration of garage.

    4 Old Rectory Close, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6LZ

    Received 18 Mar 2026
  4. Decision MadePA/2026/0537

    Subdivision of property to create an additional self-build dwelling, rear extension, front infill extension, raising of the roof and a four bay carport following the demolition of the existing garage.

    The Glen, Nickley Wood Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1LZ

    Received 19 Mar 2026
  5. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0539

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) & 4 (Detail Drawings) of Planning Permission PA/2023/0380

    Tearnden Oast, Smarden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3HE

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  6. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0540

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 35 (Landscaping - General Arrangement Plan), 36 (Phased Programme of Works - Landscaping), 44 (Country Park Area - Gates and fences) and 84 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission 12/01245/AS in relation to Phase 1 (Overspill car park) of the Country Park Management Area only.

    Conningbrook, Willesborough Road, Kennington

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  7. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0541

    Details submitted pursuant to conditions 22 (Sustainable Drainage), 23 (Surface Water Strategy) and 25 (Levels - Flood Protection) of planning permission 12/01245/AS in relation to Phase 1 (Overspill car park) of the Country Park Management Area only.

    Conningbrook, Willesborough Road, Kennington

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  8. Decision MadePA/2026/0546

    Listed Building Consent for insertion of doorway in utility room. Removing the existing cellar floor and installing a new floor slab with improved drainage. Walls will be lined with a waterproof membrane, finished with plasterboard and plaster. Widening of existing opening.

    Church View, Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JB

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  9. Decision MadePA/2026/0547

    Outbuilding to accommodate enclosed vehicle and storage garage.

    Dexter Barn, River Hall Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8EG

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  10. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0548

    Prior notification for the Installation of 330sqm of concrete hardstanding and the installation of 17 wine storage tanks

    Tenterden Vineyard, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  11. Decision MadePA/2026/0549

    Proposed single and two storey rear extensions including bay windows, proposed dormers to rear and front elevations, proposed entrance porches and associated external alterations

    Potts Farm House, Chennell Park Road, Tenterden, TN30 6XA

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  12. Under ConsultationPA/2026/0550

    Erection of 3 self build dwellings, together with all associated landscaping and infrastructure

    Cherry Trees, Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AL

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  13. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0551

    T1. Hornbeam behind outbuilding: Prune lower limb away from building to give clearance of approximately 1-2m, leaving at approximately 3 metres, cutting back to appropriate branch axils. T2. Hornbeam approximately 9 metres tall, overhanging: Cut back toward boundary by 3 metres approximately, to improve light to the beds below. T3. Willow: previously pollarded and now losing stems: Cut back by approximately 6 metres, cutting back to previous points, to be manage as a pollard. T4. Hornbeam:approximately 17 metres tall: Reduce by approximately 2 metres, down to approximately 15 metres, with a proportional width reduction cutting back to appropriate branch unions to contain size.

    5 Kiln Field, Tenterden, TN30 7BY

    Received 20 Mar 2026
  14. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0553

    T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property)

    Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  15. Decision MadePA/2026/0552

    Proposed two storey side extension, part two storey/part single storey rear extension, and new front porch.

    3 Stace Close, Tenterden, TN30 6RP

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  16. Decision MadePA/2026/0554

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed erection of outbuilding.

    43, Drake Road, Willesborough, TN24 0UZ

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  17. Decision MadeNOT/2026/0555

    Agricultural barn/store

    Hungry Hall, Mill Lane, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7AL

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  18. Decision MadePA/2026/0557

    Listed Building Consent for repair and renewal of roof including removal of existing gulley coverings, defective boarding replaced, and lead gullies installed. Kent Peg tiles will be reinstated using matching reclaimed tiles where required. Verge tiles and ridge tiles will be re-bedded in lime mortar. Natural slate undercloaks will be fitted to verge areas. Lead soakers, window trays and aprons will be installed to chimney, window and dormer abutments. Replace lead cheeks and roofs to dormers. Chimneys will be storm‑proofed.

    5, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  19. Decision MadePA/2026/0558

    Proposed first floor extension over existing ground floor aspect along with changing hanging tiles to vertical batten cladding and concrete roof tiles to grey slate.

    2, Chequers Park, Wye, TN25 5BA

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  20. Decision MadePA/2026/0559

    Proposed erection of detached garage/store, plus an extension to the existing dropped kerb along the northern boundary to serve the current driveway, together with the creation of a new dropped kerb providing access to a previously approved secondary parking area to the east.

    1, Martins Close, Tenterden, TN30 7AJ

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  21. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0560

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 20 (FTTP - Fibre To The Premise) of Planning Permission 21/00750/AS

    55, Site Of, Mabledon Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8BN

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  22. Decision MadePA/2026/0561

    Listed Building Consent for repair and maintenance works to ten terraced properties, to include chimney, roof & gutter repairs, replacement hanging tiles & brickwork using reclaimed materials. Replacement windows & doors, proposed channel to provide french drain and internally fitted ventilator as flu replacement. Installation of loft hatches , fire breaks & roof replacement tiles with the addition of fire resisting masonry compartments between dwellings.

    1 - 10 Mayors Place, Tenterden, TN30 6JX

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  23. Decision MadeOTH/2026/0562

    Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1662 for "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." to allow changes to reduce the ground floor extension, reduce the first‑floor footprint. Changes to fenestration, including repositioning of the dormer window, removal of the clerestory element and reinstatement of the bay window. Removal of the first‑floor timber ventilation elements. Reintroduction of solar panels to the eastern roof slope. Omission of the sedum roof finish and replacement with a decorative stone finish. In addition, the previously proposed conversion of the annexe to a garage has been withdrawn. The annexe will therefore be retained in its existing form.

    71, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BW

    Received 23 Mar 2026
  24. Under ConsultationPA/2026/0563

    Listed Building Consent for repairs to existing windows, to include draught-proofing and painting of all box sash windows. Hard wood for all timber repairs. Glazing proposal to ground floor tripartite glazing bar sash windows only, existing single glazing to be removed and replaced with heritage slimline double-glazed units.

    Gains Cottage, Quarrington Lane, Mersham, TN25 5NG

    Received 23 Mar 2026

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