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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41,227 approved · 5,786 refused · 3,595 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1520

    The installation of a multifunctional communication hub, including a defibrillator and an advertisement display.

    Paved Area South of, 34-38 High Street, Ashford

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  2. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1521

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0997 "Single-storey self-build detached replacement dwelling and associated works following the demolition of the existing dwelling and existing outbuildings" to amend the approved plans and allow the addition of a detached outbuilding to provide cycle storage and an EV charging point, together with additional boundary treatments.

    2 Goldwell Bungalow, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BP

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  3. ValidNOT/2026/1522

    T1- Ash - Remove tree. If this is not possible, then a crown reduction: reduce overhanging branches by 5 Metres to 2 Metres. - Reason - The canopy of this tree is overhanging both properties.

    The Hollies, Penderel Mews, Tenterden, TN30 6QF

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  4. Decision MadePA/2026/1523

    Change of use of land for the erection of stables and associated ancillary equestrian works, including access improvements, hardstanding, landscaping and drainage infrastructure.

    Development Site West of Four Acres, Charing Heath Road, Charing

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  5. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1524

    Listed Building Consent for the stripping of the existing roof covering, battens and non breathable membrane. Installation of new breathable insulation membrane, new graded battens, and roof preparation for re-tiling. Renew existing leadwork as required. Re-fix tiles making up deficiencies with good, sound, second hand tiles to match existing. Re-fix existing bonnets and ridges where practicable / fix new Trent Valley Tiles, bonnets and ridge tiles, all bebbed in lime mortar mix.

    The Cottage, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  6. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1525

    Development of a mix use scheme comprising of a drive thru coffee shop, vehicle servicing and MOT building (including for the servicing of delivery transit vehicles), a four bay car and van jet wash, EV parking with associated substation and cabinets, associated car parking and landscaping (Amended description)

    Land East of Eurogate Business Park, Thompson Road, Kennington

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  7. Decision MadePA/2026/1526

    Construction of single storey, pitched roof side and rear extensions with alterations to front fenestration; following demolition of existing conservatory.

    White Beams, Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3LY

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  8. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1527

    Placement of 2 x shepherd's huts for use in connection with existing fishing lake. (Retrospective)

    Land to North of Church Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1LY

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  9. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1529

    Listed Building Consent for removal of internal wall, change of rear roof to gable end, insertion of windows and doors.

    126, Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AP

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  10. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1530

    Listed Building Consent for the Installation of security cameras (Retrospective)

    Evegate Manor, Station Road, Smeeth, TN25 6GB

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  11. Decision MadePA/2026/1531

    Listed Building Consent for the the Install short length (approximately 2m) of guttering and corresponding downpipe to East side of rear facing building projection (Retrospective)

    Evegate Manor, Station Road, Smeeth, TN25 6GB

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  12. Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1532

    G1 - 4 sycamore trees - crown reduction by 2-3 meters to 10 meters with a 5m crown, and maintained for another 3 times in a 10 year period Reason for works - reduce risk of falling branches

    Egerton Grange, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  13. Decision MadePA/2026/1533

    Installation of no. 2 windows and door to the outbuilding (regularise works already taken place)

    Whiston House, Whiston Avenue, Bethersden, TN26 3LA

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  14. Decision MadePA/2026/1535

    Proposed installation of a new clock tower on the garage/outbuildings roof.

    Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  15. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1534

    Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable room with gable end to rear roof.

    126, Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AP

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  16. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1536

    Proposed pergola, car port, external lighting and changes to the driveway

    Jenkey Farm, Church Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1LY

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  17. Decision MadeOTH/2026/1538

    EIA screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended). With regard to a proposed residential mixed-use development of up to 240 dwellings with a small quantum of commercial use, its location, characteristics, and an assessment of the potential for significant environmental effects, taking into account the criteria set out in Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

    The Park, Ashford

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  18. ValidPA/2026/1539

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed temporary siting and residential occupation of caravan.

    Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PQ

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  19. Decision MadeNOT/2026/1540

    5 Day Notification for Silver Birch subject to TPO/97/00006 - fell tree to ground level

    129 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NB

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  20. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1541

    Proposed erection of a detached garage and the change of use of land from agricultural use to residential use for the domestic property.

    Berridge Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SX

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  21. Decision MadeOTH/2026/1542

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/01232/AS for Outline application for a mixed use local centre scheme comprising up to 63 residential dwellings, up to four retail units (comprising a convenience foodstore (A1) and up to three A1/A2/A3/A5 units) and a public house (A4), with associated parking. All matters reserved except for site access; to allow changes to: 1. Description of Development: Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 2. Condition 1 'Phasing': Revised wording to amend the timing of submission, and remove requirement for detailed sequencing. 3. Condition 5 'Scope of Development': Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 4. Condition 10 'Additional Floorspace': Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 5. Condition 16 'Construction of Highway Works': Amended to remove reference to detailed internal highway layout.

    Land South-west of the junction of Bullfinch Avenue and Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  22. Decision MadeNOT/2026/1543

    T1. Bay Tree - Reduce in height to 0.5 meters beyond previous unions leaving standing height at 5 meters. cut and shape lateral limbs by 0.5 meters to balance crown. Reason for works - Tree is situated in the rear garden and has out grown its area. Tree has previously been reduced.

    3 West Cross, Tenterden, TN30 6JR

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  23. Decision MadePA/2026/1544

    Proposed Air Source Heat Pump installation.

    Harven Cottage, Watery Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JH

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  24. Decision MadeNOT/2026/1545

    Prior Notification for an Agricultural Storage Building

    Land South of Hillcrest, Church Lane, Shadoxhurst

    Received 25 Aug 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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