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Planning appeals in Ashford Borough Council, 2025

75 appeals decided in 2025, 26% 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 2025· minor3374446
    Andrews Garage, Plain Road, Smeeth , Ashford, Kent , TN25 6RA

    demolition of Andrews Garage and the construction of 5 houses with associated parking, revised vehicular access and car barn

  2. Dismissed18 December 2025· minor3371741
    Land North of Gregory Court, Churchfield Way, Wye, Kent, TN25 5ER

    a street food van business

  3. Dismissed17 December 2025· householder3374016
    44 Homestead, Ashford, TN23 4PX

    single-storey rear extension with rooflights

  4. Dismissed17 December 2025· minor3372707
    58 Otterden Close, Stanhope, Kent, TN23 5TH

    the creation of a 3-bedroom semi-detached house with associated parking and garden land

  5. Dismissed16 December 2025· minor3374390
    Land 100m East of Homestall Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3BS

    erection of 2no. residential dwellings, associated parking and landscaping

  6. Allowed11 December 2025· householder3367806
    The Firs, Green Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DN

    a detached timber garage

  7. Dismissed9 December 2025· other3360259
    The Timbers, Finn Farm Court, Kingsnorth, Kent, TN23 3BF

    ‘converting the loft into two additional bedrooms, installing a new staircase, and replacing roof lights with heritage-style versions’. Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/25/3360259 The Timbers, Finn Farm Court, Kingsnorth, Kent TN23 3BF

  8. Dismissed9 December 2025· householder3360255
    The Timbers, Finn Farm Court, Kingsnorth, Kent, TN23 3BF

    ‘converting the loft into two additional bedrooms, installing a new staircase, and replacing roof lights with heritage-style versions’. Appeal B: APP/E2205/Y/25/3360259 The Timbers, Finn Farm Court, Kingsnorth, Kent TN23 3BF

  9. Allowed8 December 2025· major3358518
    Court Lodge Farm, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QW

    an outline planning application with all matters reserved for future consideration (aside from new means of vehicular accesses onto Pound Lane (2.no.), Long Length and Magpie Hall Road which are for approval now) for the construction of up to 1000 new homes, a local centre comprising retail uses (up to 450 sqm) and a primary school (2.4ha); flexible office space (up to 400 sqm) and a combined community hall and site management suite (up to 650 sqm); new pedestrian and cycle routes, laying out of green infrastructure, including allotment gardens and areas of ecological habitats; drainage infrastructure, earthworks and ancillary infrastructure

  10. Allowed21 November 2025· minor3371396
    Woolpack Corner Farm, Woolpack Corner, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8BU

    the stationing of cabin to provide farm office and rural workers accommodation

  11. Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3369775
    Newlands Farm, Charing Heath Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0AL

    conversion of barn into a residential dwelling and demolition of garage, erection of chicken and bat house

  12. Quashed On Legal Grounds10 November 2025· enforcement3308959
    Part of the Barn/Shed Building at The Paddock, Magpie Hall Road, Stubbs Cross, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HF

    Enforcement notice alleging breach of condition (1) of 2011 permission and unauthorised material change of use of part of barn/shed to a single dwellinghouse

  13. Dismissed4 November 2025· minor3368842
    Woodfield Farm, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, TN26 2EQ

    the residential development of 2 detached self -build 2 storey dwellings, together with all necessary infrastructure

  14. Dismissed3 November 2025· major3360094
    Land South of Hamstreet Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2NR

    Outline application for the construction of up to 140 new homes, formation of new accesses from Hamstreet Road, green infrastructure including landscape planting, habitat creation and open space, drainage infrastructure including a new pumping station, pe destrian and cycle routes, and associated works and infrastructure with all matters reserved save for access (excluding internal circulation)

  15. Dismissed31 October 2025· major3353598
    North Court Fruit Farm, Lower Lees Road, Old Wives Lees, Canterbury, CT4 8AZ

    full planning application for installation of a solar farm, including photovoltaic panels, substations, inverters, maintenance tracks, security fencing, cameras, landscaping and associated works

  16. Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3370145
    The Barns, Daniel Farm, Smarden Bell Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0SY

    This application seeks to provide five new dwellings within the two agricultural barns. Three of these dwellings are 'smaller dwellings' and two of these dwellings are 'larger dwellings'. The barns subject of this proposed Change of Use are outlined within the Location Plan attached to this planning submission

  17. Dismissed8 October 2025· major3363179
    Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ

    demolition of former educational buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide 11 family homes, together with access and landscaping

  18. Allowed24 September 2025· minor3359481
    Island Cottage, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JL

    the demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 2no. self-build dwellings, with associated parking, garage and gardens”

  19. Dismissed10 September 2025· minor3364504
    Pemsey Field View, Lees Road, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6QB

    Change of use of storage building to a two-bed dwellinghouse, to include two parking spaces and garden area

  20. Allowed4 September 2025· householder3368924
    Gorse Farm, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8JJ

    for the erection of a single storey outbuilding to be used as annexe for elderly family member

  21. Allowed4 September 2025· householder3367832
    62A The Coach House, Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LR

    for the demolition of existing garden sheds and rear conservatory. Strip out of existing dwelling followed by refurbishment of existing dwelling including erection of a single storey rear extension with glazed link and store. Alterations to the fenestration of the existing dwelling together with associated landscaping works

  22. Dismissed4 September 2025· minor3366568
    Newlands Farm, Charing Heath Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AL

    for a retrospective carport with store, change of use from agricultural to residential and laying of hardsurfacing

  23. Allowed4 September 2025· householder3366407
    5 Monks Hill Cottages, Warehorne, Ashford, TN26 2LR

    for a single storey rear extension and two-storey side extension to the south

  24. Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3358873
    Land to East of Calland and West of, Ramstone Close , Smeeth, TN25 6QN

    the erection of up to 9 custom-built dwellings

  25. Allowed6 August 2025· minor3361732
    The Old Saw Mill, Church Lane, Hastingleigh, Kent, TN25 5HN

    the change of use of redundant agricultural buildings to holiday lets without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 05/014 94/AS, dated 27 October 2005

  26. Allowed1 August 2025· householder3365571
    13 Wellingtonia Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0WW

    the installation of a roller door to car barn

  27. Dismissed1 August 2025· minor3361167
    Land to Rear of 51-57 Appledore Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7BD

    the proposed re-development of the site consisting of 2no. 5 bedroom dwellings and alterations to existing track and access from Appledore Road

  28. Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3349190
    The Rectory The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3AY

    New Rectory (Net Zero) and Additional Family Dwelling

  29. Allowed22 July 2025· minor3359645
    Coombe Glen, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HF

    ‘demolition of semi-detached bungalow and construction of detached bungalow’

  30. Dismissed15 July 2025· householder3366781
    17 Oast Meadow, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0AS

    removal of garage to build two storey side extension

  31. Dismissed11 July 2025· minor3361928
    Melville, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8QU

    the erection of one self-build detached dwelling following demolition of garage

  32. Dismissed8 July 2025· major3352427
    Land South of M20, Church Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7EH

    installation of a solar farm comprising ground mounted solar panels; access tracks; inverter/transformers; substation; storage, spare parts and welfare cabins; underground cables and conduits; perimeter fence; CCTV equipment; temporary construction compounds; and associated infrastructure and planting scheme

  33. Dismissed7 July 2025· householder3362862
    Little Greenfield, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2BA

    the erection of a standalone garage and playroom

  34. Dismissed4 July 2025· householder3363628
    25 Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EQ

    the erection of a sin gle storey garage

  35. Dismissed23 June 2025· other3353134
    Knock House, Knock Hill, Stone, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7JX

    Replacement of inappropriate first floor bedroom window in northern elevation with heritage style double glazed window with applied lead, and reinstatement of ground floor external door to replace window in northern elevation

  36. Dismissed11 June 2025· minor3358853
    Land Between The Paddocks and Ashdown Cottage, Church Rd, Sevington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LD

    Erection of 3 four-bedroom houses. All supporting documentation currently held by Ashford Borough Council under application 20/00515/AS

  37. Dismissed10 June 2025· minor3352178
    The Crown Inn, The Street, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JN

    change of use, conversion and extension of a former public house to a single residential dwelling, extension and conversion of an existing annexe to provide an independent dwelling, conversion of an existing shelter to a summer house/office, creation of a n ew parking area together with hard and soft landscaping

  38. Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3358378
    Greenluck Farm, Harris Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HN

    3No 2-bedroom log cabin style dwellings, with associated parking and garden areas. New movable ground mounted solar panels to be installed in agricultural field

  39. Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3352475
    Land to the South of Cider Works , Bell Lane, Smarden , Kent, TN27 8FS

    erection of earth sheltered autonomous dwelling with adjoining pond and woodland

  40. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3355619
    Annexe, Cruttenden Farm, Brook Street, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3SR

    the conversion of existing business premises to residential

  41. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3354380
    Willow Tree House Annexe, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Kent, TN26 2EQ

    the creation of a permanent dwelling

  42. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3353572
    1 Mill Cottage, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EW

    the erection of 2-bedroom dwelling, bin storage, and associated hardstanding

  43. Allowed5 June 2025· minor3350761
    Mill Pond Farm, Readers Bridge Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TQ

    proposed demolition of existing dwelling and associated agricultural buildings, change of use of land, erection of a replacement dwelling, with associated landscaping enhancement and biodiversity gains

  44. Notice upheld4 June 2025· enforcement3352530
    Elvey Cottage, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JP

    without planning permission, operational development comprising the erection of a building ('the Building'); the carrying out of excavation works to materially alter the levels of the Land to accommodate the Building; the laying of an associated area of hardsurfacing; and the creation of an earth bund (shown located in the approximate positions on the attached Plan B)

  45. Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3354041
    Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing Heath, Ashford, TN27 0BT

    retrospective application for continued use of Gypsy/Traveller site with 4no plots each with 1no static, 1no tourer, 1no dayroom and associated access

  46. Allowed29 May 2025· minor3351868
    Circus Farm, Biddenden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8QG

    change of use of barn from storage and office building to travelling showperson accommodation

  47. Allowed28 May 2025· minor3358227
    Agricultural Buidings Named Dg Grinding, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent, TN278DH

    prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a dwelling house and associated operational development

  48. Notice varied and upheld21 May 2025· enforcement3358367
    Little Paddock Farm, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DW

    without planning permission, erection of a fence, walls, piers and gate exceeding one metre in height adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic

  49. Allowed19 May 2025· minor3354295
    The Old Orchard, Rosemary Lane, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8PF

    the material change of use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy/Traveller site with 4 pitches and associated development (hardstanding, utility blocks, waste treatment plants, access track improvements, widened access, landscaping) – part retrospective

  50. Dismissed16 May 2025· minor3349264
    Homestall Farm, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3BS

    Change of use of land to a commercial vehicle depot and open storage yard with proposed new vehicular access and 1.8m high gate

  51. Dismissed8 May 2025· ldc3349328
    Land Adj to Oakdene , Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8BL

    Independent residential occupation of land adj to Oakdene and part change of use of the land and buildings for storage use and personal workshop

  52. Dismissed2 May 2025· minor3351180
    The Compasses PH, Sole Street, , Crundale, Near Wye, Ashford, Kent, CT4 7ES

    redevelopment of Mobile Home / lodge (CLEUD) for cart barn (Class C3: Residential Use) plus hard and soft landscape works

  53. Dismissed1 May 2025· minor3355142
    The Grange Bungalow and Land Rear of, Appledore Road, , Kenardington, Kent, TN26 2LZ

    demolition of 3 No. existing Chicken Sheds/ Barns, Partial Demolition of Bungalow and Erection of 6 No. Bungalows, with associated landscaping, hardstanding and parking”

  54. Dismissed30 April 2025· minor3353434
    Land to the North West of Brook Meadow, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AJ

    the erection of one detached dwelling and detached car barn with associated access, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

  55. Allowed9 April 2025· ldc3329429
    Malthouse Farm, Daniels Water, Ashford, Kent , TN26 1JY

    Use of the outbuilding as an independent dwelling

  56. Dismissed3 April 2025· ldc3315338
    Leisure Parks Real Estate, Woodlands Park, Tenterden Road, Ashford, TN27 8BT

    described as ‘use of ‘Area E’ at Woodlands Park, Tenterden Road, Biddenden for an overflow for caravans and tents from the adjacent caravan site and for recreation and storage use ancillary to the caravan site.’

  57. Dismissed2 April 2025· householder3358517
    39 Gordon Close, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RG

    a two-storey side extension

  58. Dismissed28 March 2025· minor3351128
    64 Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8NB

    demolition of existing extensions to 64 Sussex Avenue, new extension, and conversion of 64 Sussex Avenue into two two-bedroom flats. Erection of a new two- storey detached building comprising two two-bedroom flats, with access from Sussex Avenue and fronting Blue Line Lane, including bin store, cycle storage, and landscaping

  59. Allowed26 March 2025· minor3353079
    Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5PA

    a change of use to a building and associated curtilage from agricultural to (B8) storage and distribution

  60. Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3350134
    Little Spinney, Annexe at School Lane, Bradbourne, TN25 5LQ

    the change of use and alterations to existing garage/annex to form 2- bedroom dwelling

  61. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3351385
    Balcony Farm, Haycross Lane, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3TF

    the demolition of agricultural buildings and the erection of 5 detached single storey dwellings with associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

  62. Dismissed14 March 2025· householder3349556
    The Old Bakery Court Lodge Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DD

    alterations to existing roof including addition of 2no dormers without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PA/2023/1903, dated 13 December 2023

  63. Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3348196
    Canal Farm, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Kent, TN26 2NT

    the prior notification for the change of use of one agricultural barn and land within its curtilage from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (as 5 dwelling-houses), together with associated building operations

  64. Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3348195
    Canal Farm, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, Kent, TN26 2NT

    the prior notification for the change of use of one agricultural barn and land within its curtilage from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (as 5 dwelling-houses), together with associated building operations

  65. Allowed3 March 2025· minor3352478
    Coldharbour Farm, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JX

    provision of a mixed agricultural and tourism office, together with a single holiday let accommodation above (alternative scheme to 20/01743/AS)

  66. Dismissed28 February 2025· minor3347050
    Unit 1 Town Barn, The Street, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8NA

    ‘Conversion of Unit 1 Town Barn to two residential units and erection of two detached residential units following the demolition of Units 2 and 3, utilising existing access arrangements’

  67. Dismissed21 February 2025· minor3350758
    Wilks Farmhouse, Lenham Heath Road, Lenham Heath , Kent, ME17 2BT

    natural swimming pond in rear of garden. Timber shed to side of house

  68. Allowed10 February 2025· major3345454
    Land North of Possingham Farmhouse, Ashford Road, Great Chart, TN26 3BQ

    an outline application for the development of up to 655 residential dwellings (including 30% affordable dwellings) to consider access only (excluding internal circulation routes), with all other matters reserved. This

  69. Dismissed4 February 2025· minor3346398
    Church Elms Farm, Redbrook Street, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3QR

    demolition of existing outbuilding, replacement dwelling

  70. Allowed30 January 2025· minor3346540
    Corran, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BL

    change of use and conversion of garage and store to new dwelling. Removal of mobile home

  71. Dismissed21 January 2025· minor3337537
    Hurst Hill Farm, Pluckley Road, Hothfield, Kent, TN26 1ER

    Demolition of existing barns (with approval for conversion under reference 21/01719/AS) and replacement with a single residential dwelling with detached car barn/yoga studio

  72. Dismissed20 January 2025· minor3350204
    Knoll Hill House Knoll Hill, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BZ

    a change of use to single residential dwelling incorporating an extension and detached garage

  73. Dismissed17 January 2025· minor3344782
    Oakleigh Field, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3HX

    change of use from agriculture to a mixed use for agriculture and the keeping of horses and the erection of an animal shelter. Resubmission of application PA/2023/0471”

  74. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3342869
    Land at Hatfield Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8DP

    the erection of one and a half storey dwelling, following the demolition of existing garage

  75. Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3340179
    The Silvers, Selling Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8BH

    the erection of a new dwelling

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