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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 dates68,023Searchable applications
573Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 47,738 approved or refused records
5,850Refused applications
41,888 approved · 5,850 refused · 3,615 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 15 Sept 1994 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 MadeNOT/2026/1659
Prior notification received on 14.09.2026 and expiring on 26.10.2026 for an extension of existing conservatory and single-storey rear extension with a depth of 4.80 metres, eaves height of 2.50 metres and overall height of 3.80 metres.
423 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4DY
Received 14 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1660
Erection of a new porch to the front elevation
9 Cowdrey Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UB
Received 15 Sept 2026 - ValidOTH/2026/1661
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme),14 (Biodiversity Enhancements),16 (External Lighting) and 17 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission PA/2026/0067
1 & 2 Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX
Received 15 Sept 2026 - ValidPA/2026/1662
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed side porch.
Heronden Old House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR
Received 15 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1663
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent PA/2023/1467 for Listed Building Consent for the restoration of semi-derelict western end of the house to include; the removal of a proportion of the billiards room, the creation of a new opening between the former kitchen and billiards room. Creation of two new openings to former billiards room and reinstatement of window to former kitchen. Removal of the external screen wall. Removal of boiler house and insertion of new window. Insertion of 3 x conservation roof lights and 1 roof lantern. Raising of floor level to the former servants hall to match existing levels, with new connection to the house back entrance and new staircases between the ground, first and second floors. Removal of partitions to first floor of former servants hall. Removal of former utility room partition wall and replacement with timber/glass screen to form new boot room. Reversal of 1970’s staircase and relocation of WC. Removal of C20th additions to restore house to original condition to allow for additional plans to be named in condition and changes to floor plan.
Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0DS
Received 15 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeNOT/2026/1664
5 day notification - Fell One Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.)
Folly Lodge, 105 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NB
Received 14 Sept 2026 - ValidPA/2026/1665
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - 3 sides and open front shed/outbuilding for storage.
Willow Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DU
Received 15 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1666
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans & documents) of Planning Permission PA/2023/1394 for Restoration of semi-derelict western end of the house to include; the removal of a proportion of the billiards room, the creation of a new opening between the former kitchen and billiards room. Creation of two new openings to former billiards room and reinstatement of window to former kitchen. Removal of the external screen wall. Removal of boiler house and insertion of new window. Insertion of 3 x conservation roof lights and 1 roof lantern to allow for additional plans to be named in condition and changes to floor plans.
Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DS
Received 15 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeOTH/2026/1667
Silver birch tree - Application for consent to fell/remove due to ongoing root damage to the driveway, including lifting, cracking and deformation, together with concerns regarding the tree’s size, overhanging branches and associated safety risks.
18, Quantock Drive, Ashford, TN24 8RJ
Received 15 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeOTH/2026/1668
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning permission PA/2025/0325
Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1669
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Submission of materials), 4 (Watching brief), 5 (Construction & Transport Management Plan), 6 (Landscaping), 7 (Bat survey), 13 (Biodiversity), 15 (Boundary treatment) & 16 (Sustainable drainage) of planning permission PA/2023/0687
5 Harts Cottages, Bourne Lane, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HH
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationNOT/2026/1670
Prior approval for a change of use from an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to three dwellings and associated operational development.
Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA
Received 16 Sept 2026 - ValidOTH/2026/1671
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (Landscaping strategy), 7 (Fencing), 8 (Access gate), 10 (Refuse facilities), 12 (Water drainage), 13 (Surface water verification report), 14 (Sewage disposal), 15 (Ecological enhancement measures), 16 (External lighting) of planning permission PA/2025/1979
Caravan 100m West of, Old Place Cottage, Woodchurch Road, High Halden
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1672
Construction of a single dwelling with a detached garage, together with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Wakeley House, 71 High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationNOT/2026/1673
Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building to one residential dwelling, together with associated operational works, including the conversion of an outbuilding to a home office, following the demolition of the covered lean-to connecting the two buildings.
Land Southwest of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeNOT/2026/1674
Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.
Barn West of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1675
Proposed single-storey rear extension
25 Gladstone Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0BY
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1676
Erection of outbuilding following demolition of existing outbuilding (retrospective)
4 Nursery Cottages, Thornden Lane, Rolvenden, TN17 4PS
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1677
Replacement of existing double glazed doors and windows with triple glazed doors and windows.
Court Barn, Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0DS
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/1678
Consent to display 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign. 1 x non-illuminated Contravision vinyl on one full window and 4 x non-illuminated frosted effect Vinyl approx. 1/3 up the remaining windows and doors.
2A North Street, Ashford, TN24 8JN
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPA/2026/1681
Construction of new detached dwelling.
Land Adjoining Rossendale, Blind Lane, Mersham, TN25 6PE
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationOTH/2026/1682
T1 - Scots Pine - Fell - due to heavy lean and poor quality. T6 - Thuja - crown reduction by 2 metres, from 23 metres to 21 metres. T7 - Scots Pine - Fell - signs of dieback throughout crown, poor crown structure. T8 - Scots Pine - Fell - poor branch structure, unbalanced crown towards property. T9 - Scots Pine - Fell - crown is overhanging property. T10 - Scots Pine - Fell - large failed limb, crown is overhanging property. Replanting: T1, T10, T9 and T8 will be replaced by a mixture of species as outlined in the tree survey – Field Maple, Hornbeam, Rowan, Crab apple Hawthorn, Holly and Yew – Planted in positions that allow them to establish without the same future conflict with building boundaries.
Hylands, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BA
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Decision MadeNOT/2026/1685
Prior notification for agricultural storage building
Court Lodge Farm, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NU
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Decision MadePA/2026/1683
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - amalgamation of the former self-contained flat (C3) into the principal dwelling (C3).
Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DS
Received 17 Sept 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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