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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

67,450Searchable applications

573Recorded as pending

88%Approval rate · 47,013 approved or refused records

5,786Refused applications

41,227 approved · 5,786 refused · 3,595 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 6 Feb 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1492
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Noise Impact Assessment) of planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Reference - CROWN/2025/0000002)
Sevington Inland Border Facility, Link Road Between Junction 10a M20 To A2070, Sevington, TN25 6GE
Received 18 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1493
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 17 (Drainage Strategy) of planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Reference - CROWN/2025/0000002)
Sevington Inland Border Facility, Link Road Between Junction 10a M20 To A2070, Sevington, TN25 6GE
Received 18 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1494
Conversion of attached side garage and first storey extension above
125 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LH
Received 18 Aug 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1495
Details submitted pursuant to Part D of Condition 6 (Trading Within Three Months) attached to planning permission 18/00405/AS.
Land east of railway and north of John Lewis at Home, Fougeres Way, Ashford, TN25 4DT
Received 18 Aug 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1497
Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) for planning permission PA/2026/0243
Landews Meadow Farm, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4FN
Received 12 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1498
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1657 for 'Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and reconfiguration on the first and second floors, including a replacement staircase, relocating doors and partition walls and various fenestration changes. All existing ground floors to be replaced with Limecrete and underfloor heating, and insulate external walls. proposed vaulted ceilings. Modern catslide to be rebuilt. Proposed new porch' to allow changes to include reconfiguration of internal layout including removal of staircase, change internal approved door to sliding door, amended rooflight positions, fenestration changes, a flue pipe for a log burner, amendments to rebuilding catslide including bathroom at first floor, and to allow the playroom to be at the same level as the dining room.
Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ
Received 18 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1500
Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension with associated roof extension.
369, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QF
Received 18 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1501
Detached garage with ancillary storage above following the demolition of the existing detached garage.
The Vine, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AZ
Received 19 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1502
Erection of a single storey side-and-rear extension, removal of existing chimney, following demolition of outbuilding and sunroom.
2 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AS
Received 19 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1503
Listed Building Consent for the stripping and reroofing of the farmhouse, including the installation of upgraded roof insulation.
Harrison Farm, Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0DX
Received 19 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1504
Erection of a 20m x 40m equestrian menage/riding arena.
Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8LD
Received 13 Aug 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1505
Installation of 1 no. additional wood pole to support the existing overhead distribution line, including brace, kicking block and stay wire(s) as required; installation of 1 no. 200kVA pole-mounted transformer and associated earthing on that pole; installation of a low voltage connection attached to the pole throughout its length, connecting the transformer to a new underground low voltage cable; and associated excavation and reinstatement in the immediate vicinity of the new pole.
Overhead Lines at Wybourn Farm, Bonnington Road, Bonnington
Received 14 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1506
Single storey rear extension
34 Lower Denmark Road, Ashford, TN23 7SY
Received 20 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1507
Proposed detached two-storey dwelling and detached garage
Land north east of Parker Farm, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet
Received 20 Aug 2026
Decision MadeNOT/2026/1508
T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.
Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY
Received 20 Aug 2026
ValidPA/2026/1509
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed alterations to the access , relocation of existing gates and alterations to boundary treatment.
1, Carlton Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford, TN23 1DP
Received 20 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1510
Temporary change of use of part of land to staff car park for Ashford Borough Council.
Former Kent Wool Growers Site and International House , Station Approach , Ashford
Received 20 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1511
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate -Existing - to confirm the lawful commencement of development pursuant to planning permission PA/2026/0214.
Field to West of National Grid Converter Substation, Church Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25 6AF
Received 20 Aug 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1512
T1 Oak 1. Crown lift to 5m growth <75mm in diameter 2. Crown reduction by 2-3m over whole crown leaving a natural profile (Superseded spec: T1 - Oak - Reduce height by 8m leaving a finished height of 16m. Reduce crown width by 2m leaving a finished length 6m. ) Reason for works - Excessive shading
93A Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, TN26 3RR
Received 20 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1513
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing including stripping tiles and repairing damaged roof rafters. Dismantling and re-building of chimney. Removal and re-location of soil vent pipe.
Forge Cottage, 81 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NA
Received 14 Aug 2026
Decision MadeOTH/2026/1514
Details submitted pursuant to condition 40(i) (SAP calculations) of planning permission 11/00473/AS in relation to phases B6-B8 only
Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth
Received 21 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1516
1no quadruple bay garage and 2no pergolas ancillary to dwelling.
Hurst Bank, Charing Heath Road, Charing, TN27 0AU
Received 21 Aug 2026
Decision MadePA/2026/1517
Proposed dropped kerb , to assist parking and reduce congestion.
Watling Tyres Service Ltd, Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7HJ
Received 21 Aug 2026
Under ConsultationPA/2026/1519
Proposed Change of Use to Class C2 (Childrens Care Home) and single storey extension
Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP
Received 21 Aug 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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