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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41,227 approved · 5,786 refused · 3,595 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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 MadeNOT/2026/1546

    Prior notification for the erection of a steel-framed agricultural livestock building.

    Land Known as Part of The Dowles, Kenardington, Ashford

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  2. Decision MadeOTH/2026/1547

    Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1208 for the erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to: • The Reverse Vending Machines (Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)) specification has been updated, allowing its relocation closer to the store entrance. • Relocation of car and motorcycle spaces to facilitate the re-positioning of the DRS closer to the store entrance • The accessible EV spaces have been relocated closer to the store entrance • EV spaces have been relocated away from the proposed surface water drainage route • The provision of a free standing InPost locker unit, located behind the retaining wall.

    Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 8QQ

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  3. ValidPA/2026/1548

    Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - use as Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions), for education and associated activities within the existing building

    Withersdane Hall, Coldharbour Lane, Wye, TN25 5DA

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  4. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1549

    Installation of dwarf retaining wall and extension of existing track (Retrospective) and a proposed replacement tractor barn with office above following the demolition of the existing.

    Woodlands, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DL

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  5. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1550

    Change of use and redevelopment of the site involving the demolition and replacement of an existing agricultural building with a new building containing two padel courts, together with associated ancillary works (Use Class E(d))

    Agricultural Building, Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Wye, TN25 5PA

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  6. Decision MadePA/2026/1551

    Variation of Condition 7 (Approved Plans and Documents) of planning permission 15/01052/AS for "Erection of two-storey rear extension, extension to and conversion of garage to annexe, and erection of garage building" to allow increased roof pitch from 35 to 45 degrees and increased ridge height (Retrospective)

    The Manse, Plain Road, Smeeth, TN25 6QN

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  7. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1552

    Proposed two-storey rear extension

    37, Jubilee Field, Wittersham, TN30 7PF

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  8. Decision MadePA/2026/1553

    Construction of summer house.

    Braeside, Padwell Lane, Great Chart, TN23 3AU

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  9. ValidOTH/2026/1554

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 2(a) and (b) (Fine Architectural Details) for Listed Building Consent PA/2026/0692

    Holly Tree House, 62 Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NS

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  10. Decision MadePA/2026/1556

    Listed building consent for re-roofing works to the garages, including the installation of membrane, battens and counter-battens over existing sarking boards, the erection of a new clock tower, replacement and relocation of the existing stair/ladder with a compliant staircase, and associated first-floor strengthening and repair works to the existing structure.

    Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  11. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1557

    Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling, change of use of land to residential, refurbishment of an existing timber cabin; following demolition of part of existing timber cabin

    Quercus Corner, The Street, Stone, TN30 7JL

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  12. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1558

    Advertisement consent for the installation of a static, illuminated, multifunctional Communication Hub, 1no. digital 86" LCD advertisement display, including a defibrillator with a 32" touchscreen.

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

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  13. Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1559

    Details submitted pursuant to Condition 21 (Highway Condition Survey) of Planning Permission 20/00947/AS

    1, New Rents, Ashford, TN23 1LE

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  14. Decision MadeNOT/2026/1560

    T1 - Oak - Crown reduction - Height 13m to 9.5m, Width 5m to 4m and crown lift to 3m from ground. Works are for maintenance purposes and to keep the tree in size with surroundings; allowing use of space beneath the tree without causing damage.

    Mallards, Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  15. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1561

    Construction of a cafe/drive-thru unit (sui generis) with associated hard and soft landscaping and creation of new signage following the demolition of the existing building.

    Ashford International Sports And Social Club, Beaver Road, Ashford, TN23 7SG

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  16. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1562

    Change of use of log cabin into single residential dwelling and creation of new garden and parking

    Woolpack Corner Farm, Woolpack Corner, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  17. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1566

    Proposed installation of 3no. replacement windows and 1no. replacement door.

    30B, High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AH

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  18. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1567

    New holiday let accommodation with associated access off the existing farm drive and farm track, with associated landscaping.

    Plot of land SW of Coldharbour Farm, Knock Hill, Stone, TN30 7JX

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  19. Decision MadePA/2026/1568

    Proposed vehicular crossing and associated hardstanding.

    2 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AS

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  20. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1569

    Change of use of site from scrap yard to commercial storage; alteration of existing building including additional fenestration, to provide office and welfare facilities; relocation and replacement of fenceline and entrance gates, including enlargement of existing access; following partial demolition of existing structure and removal of temporary mobile office structures (retrospective)

    Ripleys Scrap Yard, Brisley Lane, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7JE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  21. Decision MadePA/2026/1570

    Listed Building Consent for the installation of three heritage rooflights, each measuring approximately 830 × 1100 mm, within the south-east facing rear catslide roof serving the kitchen and utility accommodation (Retrospective)

    Bridge Cottage, Highfield Lane, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0FN

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  22. Decision MadePA/2026/1571

    Proposed part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension with replacement windows, changes to fenestration and replacement detached garage following demolition of existing garage.

    Acorn House, The Ridgeway, Smeeth, TN25 6SG

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  23. Under ConsultationPA/2026/1572

    Construction of a proposed Orangery following the removal and relocation of existing store, log store, oil tank and boiler. Demolition of the existing kitchen window and wall below and addition of a door creating the internal access to the orangery, plus adjustments to existing paving also providing access to the orangery. Cladding of the existing utility and boot room extension, & addition of a water butt.

    The Pound House, Granary Court Road, Smeeth, TN25 6RE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  24. Decision MadeNOT/2026/1573

    Prior approval for a rear single-storey larger home extension with a depth of 8 metres, an eaves height of 2.7 metres and an overall height of 4 metres. Following the demolition of the existing conservatory.

    L Hirondelle, Kingsford Street, Mersham, TN25 6PE

    Received 1 Sept 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.

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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