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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.

  1. Dismissed29 October 20266007592
    Homestall 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

  2. Dismissed26 October 20266009946
    Daniel 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

  3. Dismissed8 October 2026· minor6012673
    Land 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

  4. Dismissed30 September 2026· other6011717
    4-6 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6QU
  5. Dismissed30 September 2026· other6011714
    4-6 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6QU
  6. Dismissed28 September 20263366212
    Little Odiam, Wissenden Green, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3EW
  7. Dismissed16 September 2026· major6006475
    Land Between Copper Lodge and The Cloth Hall, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QB

    35 dwellings, together with all associated landscaping and infrastructure

  8. Dismissed15 September 20266010987
    Electric Substation 40m Northwest of Junction Between Chart Road and Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3DU

    Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

  9. Dismissed15 September 20266010238
    225 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AF

    First floor side extension for surgery and waiting room

  10. Dismissed5 August 2026· minor6006999
    Land to the Rear of 70 Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AS

    Erection of 2 no. dwellings

  11. Dismissed17 July 20266003959
    Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8HD

    a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing

  12. Dismissed17 July 2026· other6003958
    Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8HD

    a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing

  13. Dismissed15 July 2026· minor6006719
    Barn 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

  14. Dismissed9 July 2026· householder3374894
    The Byre , Station Road , Smeeth, Kent, TN25 6SY

    a proposed single storey side extension and replacement porch

  15. Dismissed24 June 2026· householder6008354
    37 Bishops Green, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5BQ

    fencing around property

  16. Allowed22 June 2026· minor6003600
    Tatton 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

  17. Dismissed19 June 20266005438
    Petworth, Blind Lane, Ashford, TN25 7HA

    Change of use from agricultural to residential amenity land

  18. Dismissed16 June 20266006549
    133, 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

  19. Dismissed12 June 2026· householder6004898
    Burscombe Farm, Burscombe Oast, Coach Road, Egerton, TN27 9BB

    erection of a single storey rear extension and a pool house connected by glazed link

  20. Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004712
    Potkiln 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

  21. Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004711
    Potkiln 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

  22. Dismissed22 May 2026· householder6004214
    Dawkins, Romden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RB

    Kitchen extension and associated works to Grade II listed building

  23. Dismissed22 May 2026· other6004213
    Dawkins, Romden Road, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RB

    Kitchen extension and associated works to Grade II listed building

  24. Dismissed12 May 2026· minor6004482
    Land Adjacent Waverlea, Susans Hill, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RE

    outline application for 2no bungalow dwellings with associated works with all matters reserved

  25. Dismissed7 May 2026· minor6003030
    Land North East of Vine Cottage, Cobbs Hill, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8AL

    the erection of a single residential dwelling

  26. Dismissed30 April 2026· minor6003853
    Fairlight, 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

  27. Allowed22 April 2026· minor3376208
    Mainey Farm, Pluckley Road , Maltmans Hill, Smarden, Kent, TN27 8RD

    the conversion of three agricultural buildings into six dwellings

  28. Allowed9 April 2026· major3368725
    Land 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

  29. Dismissed7 April 2026· minor6003396
    Barn 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

  30. Dismissed31 March 2026· minor6002583
    Vine Hall Farm, Office at, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3JY

    change of use and associated building operations to form two dwellings

  31. Dismissed30 March 2026· minor6002515
    Land 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

  32. Allowed30 March 2026· minor6002407
    Belvedere 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

  33. Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3376207
    Parker Farm, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2JQ

    the erection of 8 dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure

  34. Dismissed26 March 2026· minor3376190
    Apple 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

  35. Allowed26 March 2026· ldc3361039
    Land North of The Meads, Huntstreet, Crundale, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7EL

    change of use of the land and construction of a detached independent dwellinghouse. Summary

  36. Allowed24 March 2026· major3374095
    Land 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

  37. Dismissed20 March 2026· other3373513
    60a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN
  38. Dismissed20 March 2026· minor3373507
    60a High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN

    for an extension and alterations including creation of car parking

  39. Dismissed19 March 2026· other3372699
    The 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

  40. Allowed6 March 2026· minor3375669
    Land at Gooseberry Fields Campsite, Smarden Road, Pluckley Thorne, TN27 0RE

    residential development for up to six dwellings

  41. Unknown6 March 2026· minor3375560
    99 Lower Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SG
  42. Notice upheld6 March 2026· enforcement3335089
    Mai 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)

  43. Dismissed4 March 2026· minor3375864
    Land South of 38 Gordon Close, Ashford, TN24 8RQ

    erection of one detached dwelling and new access

  44. Allowed3 March 2026· householder3374520
    2 Orpins Close, Brabourne, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PT

    formation of a new driveway off existing dropped kerb access

  45. Unknown2 March 2026· minor3367885
    Ashford Retail Park, Barrey Road, Ashford, TN24 0SG
  46. Unknown20 February 2026· major3375434
    Central Garage, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD
  47. Dismissed18 February 2026· minor3374856
    Brisley 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

  48. Allowed12 February 2026· minor3375345
    'Etchden Chase' at Little Etchden, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Kent, TN26 3DS

    for the conversion of an annex to a dwelling

  49. Dismissed26 January 2026· other3374012
    The 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

  50. Dismissed26 January 2026· minor3372898
    Dental Surgery, 225 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AF

    a first floor side extension to be used as surgery and office

  51. Unknown20 January 2026· other3334094
    Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent

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