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Planning appeals in Ashford Borough Council, 2026
51 appeals decided in 2026, 19% 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.
- Dismissed29 October 20266007592Homestall Farm, Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3BS
change of use of land to a commercial vehicle depot and storage yard (Retrospective). Proposed new building for vehicle and material storage and associated landscaping
- Dismissed26 October 20266009946Daniel Farm, Smarden Bell Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SY
erection of 6 holiday-lets, 2 car barns and a fishing pond, alongside a host of hard & soft landscaping works to facilitate the creation of a rural tourism business
- Dismissed8 October 2026· minor6012673Land 150metres East by Southeast of Barkleys Farm, Burnthouse Lane, Smarden, TN27 8QQ
the erection of two self-build dwellings, garages, cycle storage, bin storage, access and associated landscaping
- Dismissed30 September 2026· other60117174-6 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6QU
- Dismissed30 September 2026· other60117144-6 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6QU
- Dismissed28 September 20263366212Little Odiam, Wissenden Green, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3EW
- Dismissed16 September 2026· major6006475Land Between Copper Lodge and The Cloth Hall, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QB
35 dwellings, together with all associated landscaping and infrastructure
- Dismissed15 September 20266010987Electric Substation 40m Northwest of Junction Between Chart Road and Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3DU
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
- Dismissed15 September 20266010238225 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AF
First floor side extension for surgery and waiting room
- Dismissed5 August 2026· minor6006999Land to the Rear of 70 Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AS
Erection of 2 no. dwellings
- Dismissed17 July 20266003959Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8HD
a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing
- Dismissed17 July 2026· other6003958Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8HD
a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing
- Dismissed15 July 2026· minor6006719Barn 2, Golden Wood Farm, Brisley Lane, Ruckinge, TN26 2PW
Renewal of prior approval for change of use from agricultural building to one dwelling house at Golden Wood Farm, Brisley Lane, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent TN26 2PW
- Dismissed9 July 2026· householder3374894The Byre , Station Road , Smeeth, Kent, TN25 6SY
a proposed single storey side extension and replacement porch
- Dismissed24 June 2026· householder600835437 Bishops Green, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5BQ
fencing around property
- Allowed22 June 2026· minor6003600Tatton Barn, Hamstreet Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2EW
Class Q prior approval for the change of use and conversion of Tatton Barn and the land within its curtilage to a 1no. residential dwelling falling within Class C3
- Dismissed19 June 20266005438Petworth, Blind Lane, Ashford, TN25 7HA
Change of use from agricultural to residential amenity land
- Dismissed16 June 20266006549133, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4RJ
Change of use from a single dwelling to 2 separate dwellings by internal partition of existing 4 bed house into 2 x 2 bed separate units (retrospective) Resubmission of 22/00430/AS
- Dismissed12 June 2026· householder6004898Burscombe Farm, Burscombe Oast, Coach Road, Egerton, TN27 9BB
erection of a single storey rear extension and a pool house connected by glazed link
- Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004712Potkiln Farm, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HJ
remove window and brick infill below and to the right of and insert new French doors.’ Appeal B: 6004712 Potkiln Farm, High Halden Road, High Halden, Kent TN26 3HJ
- Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004711Potkiln Farm, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HJ
remove window and brick infill below and to the right of and insert new French doors.’ Appeal B: 6004712 Potkiln Farm, High Halden Road, High Halden, Kent TN26 3HJ
- Dismissed22 May 2026· householder6004214Dawkins, Romden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RB
Kitchen extension and associated works to Grade II listed building
- Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004213Dawkins, Romden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RB
Kitchen extension and associated works to Grade II listed building
- Dismissed12 May 2026· minor6004482Land Adjacent Waverlea, Susans Hill, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RE
outline application for 2no bungalow dwellings with associated works with all matters reserved
- Dismissed7 May 2026· minor6003030Land North East of Vine Cottage, Cobbs Hill, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8AL
the erection of a single residential dwelling
- Dismissed30 April 2026· minor6003853Fairlight, Swain Road, Tenterden, TN30 6PD
the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4no. dwellings with private amenity alongside associated landscaping, parking and access
- Allowed22 April 2026· minor3376208Mainey Farm, Pluckley Road , Maltmans Hill, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RD
the conversion of three agricultural buildings into six dwellings
- Allowed9 April 2026· major3368725Land Adjacent to the Bull Inn, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3LB
outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except 'means of access') for the erection of up to 32 dwellings including access from Bull Lane, parking, landscaping, open space and associated infrastructure and earthworks
- Dismissed7 April 2026· minor6003396Barn South of Chart Court Barn, Pluckley Road, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QH
conversion of an existing barn to a self-build residential dwelling following partial demolition, with associated parking, amenity space and landscaping
- Dismissed31 March 2026· minor6002583Vine Hall Farm, Office at, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3JY
change of use and associated building operations to form two dwellings
- Dismissed30 March 2026· minor6002515Land at Ninn Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DA
change of use of the land to dog walking area with installation of fencing and refuse bins and retrospective permission for associated car parking
- Allowed30 March 2026· minor6002407Belvedere Stables, High Halden Road, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN30 6SY
conversion of the former stable building to form one dwelling (self - build) including removal of sand school
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3376207Parker Farm, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JQ
the erection of 8 dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure
- Dismissed26 March 2026· minor3376190Apple Tree Cottage Wye Road, Boughton Lees, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4HY
One new detached 2 bed / 4 person dwelling, with garden space and off-street parking on land adjacent to Apple Tree Cottage
- Allowed26 March 2026· ldc3361039Land North of The Meads, Huntstreet, Crundale, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7EL
change of use of the land and construction of a detached independent dwellinghouse. Summary
- Allowed24 March 2026· major3374095Land to the South of Chart Leacon Depot, Leacon Road, Ashford, TN23 4AB
use of the site for open storage (Use Class B8) with associated laying of hard standing installation of perimeter fence without complying with conditions attached to planning permission ref PA/2022/2312, dated 3 April 2025
- Dismissed20 March 2026· other337351360a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN
- Dismissed20 March 2026· minor337350760a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN
for an extension and alterations including creation of car parking
- Dismissed19 March 2026· other3372699The Corner House, 6 Poplar Road, Wittersham, Kent, TN30 7PG
described as internal alterations to turn a dressing room into a further bedroom, to create an en-suite shower room and to form a double door between dining room and kitchen
- Allowed6 March 2026· minor3375669Land at Gooseberry Fields Campsite, Smarden Road, Pluckley Thorne, TN27 0RE
residential development for up to six dwellings
- Unknown6 March 2026· minor337556099 Lower Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SG
- Notice upheld6 March 2026· enforcement3335089Mai Barn, Romden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QZ
Without planning permission, the erection of a single-storey extension (shown located in the approximate position on the attached Plan B)
- Dismissed4 March 2026· minor3375864Land South of 38 Gordon Close, Ashford, TN24 8RQ
erection of one detached dwelling and new access
- Allowed3 March 2026· householder33745202 Orpins Close, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PT
formation of a new driveway off existing dropped kerb access
- Unknown2 March 2026· minor3367885Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Road, Ashford, TN24 0SG
- Unknown20 February 2026· major3375434Central Garage, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD
- Dismissed18 February 2026· minor3374856Brisley Lodge Farm, Brisley Lane, Ruckinge, TN26 2PW
for prior approval for the change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a dwelling house and associated operational development
- Allowed12 February 2026· minor3375345'Etchden Chase' at Little Etchden, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3DS
for the conversion of an annex to a dwelling
- Dismissed26 January 2026· other3374012The Cloth Hall, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QB
Proposed alterations to approved planning scheme for the conversion of existing barn to holiday let accommodation
- Dismissed26 January 2026· minor3372898Dental Surgery, 225 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AF
a first floor side extension to be used as surgery and office
- Unknown20 January 2026· other3334094Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent
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