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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

67,250Searchable applications

575Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 46,827 approved or refused records

5,771Refused applications

41,056 approved · 5,771 refused · 3,592 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Mar 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/2026/1117
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Loft conversion with dormer to the side, roof windows to the side, and windows to the front and rear existing gable ends
5 Wells Close, Tenterden, TN30 6QJ
Received 23 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1118
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Materials) of planning permission PA/2024/1640
Rushfield Farm, Appledore Road, Kenardington, Ashford, TN26 2NF
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1119
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Formation of a dropped kerb to create a new vehicular access and associated hardstanding
Delamere, 19 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1120
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Contamination Parts 2 & 3), 7 (Materials) & 8 (Detailed drawings) of planning permission PA/2024/0354
Former Station Masters House, Headcorn Road, Biddenden
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1121
Change of use of land to residential and the erection of a single-storey detached garage
Agricultural Building, The Byre, Battle Hill Farm, Church Lane, Kenardington, TN26 2NQ
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1122
Proposed building (spa area) with a glazed link to the existing hotel, following the demolition of the existing store/shed.
Little Silver Country Hotel, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1123
Single-storey rear extension, addition of roof lights to the front and rear elevations, alterations to the rear fenestration.
105, Ryeland Way, Kingsnorth, TN25 7FU
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1124
Change of use of polytunnels and area of hardstanding at rear to ancillary storage and distribution use (Class B8) (retrospective)
South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7HS
Received 24 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1125
Proposed 2 storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension with semi-basement, plus a detached double car barn.
Cotehurst, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH
Received 25 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1126
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Contamination Part 1) of Planning Permission PA/2024/2354
May Cross, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ
Received 22 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1127
Erection of 1no dwelling, together with all necessary infrastructure, following demolition of existing redundant garage.
Land at Tufton Road to the rear of 72-74, Hythe Road, Ashford
Received 25 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1129
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1586 (single-storey rear extension, including roof extension, changes to fenestration on the existing roof and a new sliding entrance gate) to allow changes to the depth of the single-storey rear extension.
Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX
Received 26 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1131
Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Construction & Transport Management Plan (CTMP)) for planning permission PA/2026/0695
Hartley, 17 Fuggle Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6FJ
Received 26 Jun 2026
Decision MadeNOT/2026/1132
Prior approval received on 26.06.2026 and expiring on 07.08.2026 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, eaves height of 3 metres and overall height of 3 metres.
54, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PU
Received 26 Jun 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1133
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential including the siting of 3 no. static caravans and laying of hardsurfacing. (retrospective)
Woodleas Farm, Goldwell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DX
Received 26 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1134
Application for the installation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility within Use Class E and installation of external condenser units.
Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Norman Road, Ashford, TN23 7DH
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1135
Proposed extension of an existing building and relocation of the existing office shed to a new position
The Limes Community Garden, The Limes, Stanhope, TN23 3NY
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadeNOT/2026/1136
T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.
116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1137
T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadeNOT/2026/1138
Felling Licence Consultation - Phased coppice restoration, retaining small area cut a few years ago and some standards (for example beech in the middle of the stand). 019/1862/2026
Land known as Joeys Wood adj Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford
Received 23 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1139
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) & 4 (Detailed Drawings) of Listed building consent PA/2026/0588
High House Farm, Ebony Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7HY
Received 23 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1140
Erection of substation and related infrastructure alongside associated landscaping.
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1141
T1 Aspen Poplar Cut back larger diameter limb to the NW aspect that is over the garden of 4 Vesper Court to a point just beyond where the right angle branch issues from it. Cut back the discussed smaller diameter branches over garden of 4 Vesper Court by approximately 2-3 metres to appropriate growth points. Prune the hanging smaller diameter branches by approximately one metre. Target prune stub and fractured limbs as identified.
4, Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ
Received 29 Jun 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1142
Change of use of land for the creation of 9 static units, a facilities block, associated hardstanding, and a new vehicular access from Redbrook Street. Each unit will include two parking spaces and a space for a touring caravan (Maximum 9 static and 9 touring caravans) for use by Gypsies and Travellers.
Land adjacent to 1 Coombe Cottages, Redbrook Street, High Halden, TN26 3QU
Received 23 Jun 2026

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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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