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Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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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 dates67,054Searchable applications
575Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 46,645 approved or refused records
5,751Refused applications
40,894 approved · 5,751 refused · 3,584 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and DevelopmentContact planning Planning ContactsLocal plan Emerging Local Plan and Design CodePre-application advice Pre-Application AdviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.policy@ashford.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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 MadeOTH/2026/0734
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (Disposal of sewage) of planning permission PA/2025/2131
Land Northwest of Little Symnels, Goldwell Lane,, Aldington, TN25 7DX
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0735
Listed Building Consent to replace the existing windows
14 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9HB
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0736
Erection of an annex
Holly Dene, Buck Street, Challock, TN25 4AT
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0738
Advertisement consent for the display of 4no. internally illuminated logo signcase, 2no. non-illuminated graphic signs, 2no. non-illuminated vinyl signs on glazing, 2no. internally illuminated totem signs and 1no. internally illuminated logo sign.
ALDI, Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 8QQ
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0739
Construction of two Padel Courts with all weather roof covering and associated lighting
Sandyacres Sports And Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0740
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single-storey rear extension.
Apple Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0743
One and a half storey extension and covered porch to the west elevation, raised terrace to the south elevation, changes to fenestration including rooflights and first floor west elevation and addition of solar panels
Oakwood, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0PP
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0741
Display of 1no. illuminated Smart ATM surround.
66, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TL
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0742
Proposed outbuilding in rear garden (part- retrospective)
107, Faversham Road, Kennington, TN24 9DE
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeOTH/2026/0744
Discharge of Conditions 3 (joinery details), 6 (external materials), 9 (wall construction) and 10 (attic details) for Listed Building Consent PA/2023/2400
Iraden, Hareplain Road, Biddenden, TN27 8LH
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0745
Erection of dwelling (retrospective).
Willow Barn, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN26 3HF
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0746
Single-storey self-build dwelling with change of use of land and associated landscaping following demolition of existing barn.
Redundant Farm Building, Box Farm, Bedlam Lane, Egerton
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeOTH/2026/0747
T1 & T2 - Ash - Cut Back branches overhanging no 45 greyhound chase by 3-4 metres T3 - Goat Willow - Cut back branches overhanging no 45 greyhound chase by 3-4 metres Reason for Works - Branches are getting over extended, continued growth will encourage branch failure
45 Greyhound Chase, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5LL
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0748
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.
6, Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AN
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0749
Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch
7 Chapmans Close, Challock, TN25 4AX
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0750
Conversion of garage to habitable space and changes to fenestration.
57 Highwood Drive, Chilmington Green, Ashford, TN23 8AA
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/0753
Proposed detached two-storey, four-bedroom dormer bungalow and two single garages; one for the existing and one for the new building, following the demolition of the existing garage at 10 Eggringe.
Land at 10 Eggringe, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 4XT
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0754
New porch to front elevation
5 Lodge Wood Drive, Ashford, TN25 4GA
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0755
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PA/2025/1752 for Proposed outbuilding for ancillary accommodation following demolition of existing garage to allow for change of positioning of building.
107 Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1HW
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0756
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Dropped kerb and permeable hardstanding to create off road parking area
4 Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AN
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0757
Permission in principle for the erection of 9 dwellings
Land between Bourne House and Summerhill Cottages, Ashford Road, High Halden
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadeOTH/2026/0758
Non-material amendment to planning permission 12/01245/AS Creation of a country park for recreational and water-sports purposes with a range of associated facilities including an activity centre, a public house/restaurant, change of use of Manor to offices, car parks and other ancillary works and structures including works to the Julie Rose Stadium; construction of 300 dwelling residential development with associated infrastructure and landscaping; and provision of an aggregates storage and distribution facility to allow changes to the trigger of Condition 49 (wheelchair fishing platforms).
Conningbrook, Willesborough Road, Kennington
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0759
Hybrid planning application comprising a Full planning application for the erection of 30no residential dwellings including access, open space, landscaping, car parking and associated infrastructure and earthworks. Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of 2no self/custom-build dwellings.
Land South of Biddenden Green Farm, Smarden
Received 24 Apr 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/0760
Single-storey side extension with glazed link. Re-ordering of windows on the rear elevation of the existing dwelling alongside the replacement of existing with timber framed windows. Construction of walled garden and ancillary landscape works following demolition of existing conservatory. (Scheme A)
Church Farm House, Bell Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8PW
Received 24 Apr 2026
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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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