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Planning appeals in Ashford Borough Council, 2024

68 appeals decided in 2024, 13% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed23 December 2024· minor3342583
    Rook Toll, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4HS

    for the re-use of 2 No redundant Nissen huts to create 2 No dwellings and the demolition of redundant structures within the site

  2. Dismissed18 December 2024· householder3349592
    Shepherds Meadow, Forge Hill, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7DT

    replacement boundary wall, fence and gate (retrospective)

  3. Dismissed13 December 2024· other3350849
    Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EB

    ‘demolition of existing single storey extension; erection of a replacement single storey extension; widening of the door to the porch; removal of a modern gas fireplace in the reception room; reinstating a historic door opening; installation of a WC in an existing understairs cupboard and repositioning a modern partition to create a more functional laundry. (Alternative scheme to previously consented applications PA/2024/0146 & PA/2024/0119).’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3350849 Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Kent TN27 9EB

  4. Dismissed13 December 2024· householder3350846
    Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EB

    ‘demolition of existing single storey extension; erection of a replacement single storey extension; widening of the door to the porch; removal of a modern gas fireplace in the reception room; reinstating a historic door opening; installation of a WC in an existing understairs cupboard and repositioning a modern partition to create a more functional laundry. (Alternative scheme to previously consented applications PA/2024/0146 & PA/2024/0119).’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3350849 Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Kent TN27 9EB

  5. Dismissed13 December 2024· minor3345699
    Amage Farm, Amage Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5DF

    for a part retrospective application for the creation of a new access to Amage Road and erection of a gate

  6. Dismissed11 December 2024· other3345066
    Rose Farm, Rose Farm Road, Pluckley, Nr Ashford, TN27 0RG

    rear extension. Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3345066 Rose Farm, Rose Farm Road, Pluckley, Kent TN27 0RG

  7. Dismissed11 December 2024· minor3345065
    Rose Farm, Rose Farm Road, Pluckley, Nr Ashford, TN27 0RG

    rear extension. Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3345066 Rose Farm, Rose Farm Road, Pluckley, Kent TN27 0RG

  8. Allowed6 December 2024· minor3331985
    1 Jennings Farm Cottage, Fairview, Charing Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0QL

    repair and conversion of existing outbuilding to create supplementary accommodation

  9. Allowed28 November 2024· minor3339135
    Sportsman Farm, High Halden Lane, High Halden, TN30 6SY

    Two steel framed agricultural buildings and access track

  10. Dismissed26 November 2024· minor3319052
    1 Meadow View, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3BY

    to replace 3 x Static Mobiles with 3 x Day Rooms

  11. Dismissed25 November 2024· minor3337797
    The Vicarage Church Road, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent, TN30 6AT

    Proposed alterations to Vicarage, erection of three detached dwellings and construction of twenty bay Church car park

  12. Allowed12 November 2024· minor3336510
    Little Odiam Poultry Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Kent TN30 7JH

    demolition of 1no. former poultry building and part demolition and part conversion of 2no. remaining former poultry buildings to provide 2no. dwellings with access, parking, landscaping and associated works

  13. Dismissed12 November 2024· minor3331061
    Land to the West of By The Way, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7DB

    ‘full planning application for the erection of a detached dwelling including re-positioned access.’

  14. Dismissed11 November 2024· minor3331800
    Tudor Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7DU

    the construction of new dwelling with access and proposed footway

  15. Dismissed6 November 2024· minor3338684
    Land Adjacent to 'Daven', Blindgrooms Lane, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HN

    the erection of two houses along with double carport/garage and associated works in side garden area

  16. Dismissed5 November 2024· minor3334915
    Workshop at Pinnhurst, Boat Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7BL

    Change of use of a 135m2 commercial workshop from light industrial use to a micro-pub for the sale of alcohol, soft drinks and snacks for consumption on and off the premises, with internal alterations including partition wall, bar area, and woodburner

  17. Allowed4 November 2024· major3345453
    Chilmington Green, Land to West of Chilmington Green Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DL

    Proposed construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant, associated landscaping, and proposed vehicular access from Chilmington Green Road

  18. Dismissed31 October 2024· minor3337074
    Westlea House, Pluckley Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AH

    the construction of two new dwellings utilising existing highway access with pedestrian footway, landscaping plus car ports

  19. Dismissed29 October 2024· other3347416
    Fayre Acre, Church Hill, Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0BU
  20. Dismissed29 October 2024· householder3347414
    Fayre Acre, Church Hill, Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0BU

    ‘demolition of existing modern out-building extension to the rear elevation; a proposed single-storey rear extension which provides a new kitchen with access to the garden, and a dining room in the existing kitchen; demolition of existing modern front porch; a new, re-located front porch and entrance door (as per location in previous application PA/2023/1971 & PA/2023/1712); lowering the cill of the existing window in the kitchen to provide an entrance into the extension; new rear entrance door to the utility room to replace existing internal door (after the demolition of existing modern extension).’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/24/3347416 Fayre Acre, Church Hill, Charing, Kent TN27 0BU

  21. Allowed29 October 2024· major3344130
    Land off Front Road, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3SA

    the erection of up to 40 dwellings (including affordable housing), structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space and children’s play area, surface water flood mitigation, vehicular access point and associated ancillary works

  22. Dismissed29 October 2024· major3342137
    Ashford Golf Complex, Etchden Road, Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3BZ

    the erection of 10 detached dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure

  23. Dismissed23 October 2024· householder3333638
    Hornes Place Oast, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2BS

    retrospective alterations to consented fence”

  24. Allowed15 October 2024· ldc3326971
    Spill Land Farm Caravan Park, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BX

    the siting of up to 130 static caravans in accordance with planning permission reference 18/00945/AS

  25. Dismissed26 September 2024· minor3346791
    Boniface House , Shawlands Lane, High Halden, Kent, TN26 3JA

    the erection of a two-storey detached dwelling house and garage utilising existing vehicle access for Boniface House

  26. Dismissed10 September 2024· minor3341259
    Former Wye College Buildings, High Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 4AH

    for the insertion of 3 pairs of French doors into existing window openings on eastern elevation of Agricola Quad building

  27. Dismissed10 September 2024· other3341254
    Former Wye College Buildings High Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 4AH
  28. Dismissed27 August 2024· householder3345800
    46 Herbert Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DL

    a single storey front extension

  29. Dismissed12 August 2024· householder3336648
    2 The Byre Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0DS

    Replacement rear dormer windows with white, vertical sliding, double glazed UPVC sash windows

  30. Dismissed30 July 2024· minor3324686
    Frith Business Centre Frith Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7HJ

    change of use of former business centre (Use Class B1c) to allow the siting of 30 residential park home caravans (over 50’s age restricted) with associated services, infrastructure and landscaping at Frith Business Park following the demolition and removal of the existing commercial buildings and associated hard standing. This

  31. Notice varied and upheld17 July 2024· enforcement3298543
    Land at 4 and 5 Worsenden, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EH
  32. Notice varied and upheld17 July 2024· enforcement3298542
    Land at 4 and 5 Worsenden, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EH

    Detached single garage with pitched roof, brick lower elevations and dark-painted timber upper cladding

  33. Dismissed10 July 2024· minor3333998
    Hurst Villa Hurst Lane, Charing Heath, Ashford, TN27 0BH

    the change of use of agricultural land to residential land and the stationing on the land of two static caravans for ancillary use

  34. Dismissed8 July 2024· householder3332739
    Mersham Manor, Church Close, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NR

    for a close boarded fence

  35. Dismissed4 July 2024· householder3340847
    Cherry Orchard, Bower Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NW

    2m North East and North West boundary fence following the removal of an existing Leylandii hedge

  36. Dismissed4 July 2024· minor3332341
    Land Adjoining Holly House, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LQ

    the erection of three detached sustainable dwellinghouses, associated access, parking, ecological enhancements and landscaping

  37. Dismissed12 June 2024· ldc3318847
    24b Workshop, Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0HP

    for the use of outbuilding as an independent dwelling. Based on continuous use of 4 years

  38. Dismissed28 May 2024· minor3330770
    The Haven, Kiln Lane, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3BA

    for the erection of a new dwelling

  39. Dismissed24 May 2024· ldc3327502
    The Grange, Appledore Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LZ

    Proposed change of use and operational development of barn 2 and land within its curtilage from a use as agricultural to a use falling within a residential C3 use (3no. smaller dwellinghouses and 2no. larger dwellinghouses)

  40. Dismissed24 May 2024· ldc3327501
    The Grange, Agricultural Barn 2, Appledore Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LZ

    Proposed change of use and operational development of barn 2 and land within its curtilage from a use as agricultural to a use falling within a residential C3 use (3no. smaller dwellinghouses and 2no. larger dwellinghouses)

  41. Dismissed24 May 2024· minor3327089
    Land South of Thornden Lane, Rolvenden Layne, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4PS

    for the change of use of land to provide 1 No single storey detached dwelling with amenity garden, garage and parking (self-build)

  42. Dismissed22 May 2024· minor3328278
    New Blue Barn Store, Ashford Road, St. Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PR

    for the demolition of former Costcutter store and erection of 1 No detached 3-bed dwelling and 1 No 3-4 bed dwelling with associated amenity gardens and parking

  43. Allowed22 May 2024· minor3327445
    Land South of Wittersham Road, Wittersham, Ashford, TN30 7PX

    the change of use and conversion of an existing redundant and disused agricultural barn into a residential dwelling with associated alterations, landscaping enhancements, parking provision, existing vehicular access road to be retained and upgraded where necessary, including the demolition of an existing stable block, timber lean-to style awnings and smaller out buildings as well as the removal of a mobile home and a cabin

  44. Dismissed20 May 2024· minor3324812
    Land to the West of Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

    for the erection of 4 No residential homes and 2 No bungalows, associated access, parking and landscaping

  45. Dismissed17 May 2024· minor3329792
    Holiday Let at Lower Chessenden, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4JE

    for a change of use of existing holiday let to create a detached annexe for ancillary accommodation

  46. Dismissed9 May 2024· other3328418
    27 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5BU
  47. Dismissed9 May 2024· householder3328416
    27 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5BU

    demolition of attached wooden lean-to building to rear of property and replacement with a single storey structure, including a link to the existing dwelling; and, minor amendments to the outbuilding in the rear garden area previously approved under 08/00109/AS.’ Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/23/3328418 27 Scotton Street, Wye, Kent TN25 5BU

  48. Dismissed3 May 2024· householder3334989
    Rosecroft Selling Road, Old Wives Lees, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

    the erection of a two-storey rear extension with an amended roof design that includes the addition of solar panels

  49. Dismissed3 May 2024· minor3327299
    Land North of and Adjacent to 35, Riversdale Road, Ashford, TN23 7TP

    erection of a single dwellinghouse

  50. Dismissed2 May 2024· minor3326392
    Oxney Isle Barn, Swan Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7PL

    Proposed new single dwelling and landscaping

  51. Dismissed24 April 2024· other3323413
    Lower Woolwich Mounts Lane, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4NX
  52. Dismissed24 April 2024· minor3323409
    Lower Woolwich Mounts Lane, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4NX

    conversion of detached oak framed barn to annexe ancillary to main house. Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/23/3323413 Lower Woolwich Mounts Lane, Rolvenden, Kent TN17 4NX

  53. Allowed18 April 2024· minor3323854
    Land to the East of Burnt Oak Farm Bungalow, Squids Gate Lane, Challock, TN25 4DP

    the demolition of 2no. Nissen huts and conversion of existing former poultry buildings to provide 2no. residential dwellings with access, parking, landscaping and associated works

  54. Dismissed16 April 2024· minor3331797
    Greenway, Coldbridge Lane, Egerton, Kent, TN27 9BP

    the conversion of existing workshop into a three bedroom dwelling

  55. Dismissed11 April 2024· other3332395
    White House Farm, Shenley Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9HY
  56. Dismissed11 April 2024· minor3332392
    White House Farm, Shenley Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9HY

    demolition of existing extension and construction of ground floor and first floor extensions, internal alterations to provide open plan accommodation together with conversion of redundant agricultural barn into home office/annexe and glazed link (alternative scheme to 21/02198/AS)

  57. Dismissed10 April 2024· minor3322963
    Meadow Cottage, Church Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1LY

    the replacement of the existing commercial kennels with 1no dwelling including parking and landscaping

  58. Dismissed10 April 2024· minor3322385
    40 Park Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9DL

    the demolition of existing bungalow and garages and construction of 2 no. detached houses with associated parking

  59. Dismissed9 April 2024· other3331160
    Johnstone East, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9DR

    for a single storey rear extension

  60. Dismissed4 April 2024· minor3325963
    Land Adjacent to Creed Farm, Charing Hill, Charing, Kent, TN27 0NG

    erection of 2 dwellings

  61. Dismissed6 March 2024· minor3325884
    Wagamama Ltd, Unit 49 Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SD

    demolition of part of the existing Design Outlet Centre and the construction of buildings and structures to provide an extension to the retail designer outlet, comprising retail and restaurants units, tourist information/visitor unit, associated facilities, and office/centre management accommodation, re-configuration of existing car park, new car parking spaces, cycle parking, plant, hard and soft, public realms improvements, landscape works, highway works and other associated works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 14/01402/AS, dated 9 September 2016

  62. Notice varied and upheld5 March 2024· enforcement3309329
    Pett Farm, Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0DS

    Without planning permission, the erection of a building (including attached veranda and timber decking) used as a single dwelling house, together with facilitating operational development (concrete/steel-frame base, brick pathways, greenhouse, storage building, fencing and domestic paraphernalia) associated with the unlawful residential use of the Building

  63. Dismissed8 February 2024· minor3321782
    Land North of 128 Rylands Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LU

    a 2 storey dwelling with private garden and off street parking

  64. Allowed31 January 2024· householder3324634
    Glenoaks Pound Lane, Smeeth, Ashford, TN26 2BB

    erection of single garage

  65. Dismissed26 January 2024· householder3330728
    45 Butterside Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3PD

    dropped kerb in front of house

  66. Dismissed15 January 2024· minor3309618
    26 Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BE

    Proposed erection of first and second floor extension to provide 4 self-contained flats

  67. Dismissed12 January 2024· major3316830
    Land Between 3 - 23 Chart Road, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HT

    a 75 bed care home and 7 residential dwellings

  68. Dismissed11 January 2024· minor3316800
    Land Adjacent to 16 Lloyds Green, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7NX

    to create 2 new houses

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