®Planning history
BetaPlanning applications in Ashford
From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 47,141 planning applications from the planning register of Ashford, read in full from 2006 to 5 November 2026. Of the 37,181 approved or refused, 91% were approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
47,141
applications held
91%
of those approved or refused, approved
2,916
withdrawn
571
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 1,731 | 1,031 | 88 | 82 | 92% |
| 2025 | 2,056 | 1,505 | 166 | 119 | 90% |
| 2024 | 2,081 | 1,466 | 187 | 182 | 89% |
| 2023 | 2,141 | 1,534 | 185 | 164 | 89% |
| 2022 | 2,450 | 1,730 | 229 | 156 | 88% |
| 2021 | 2,849 | 2,004 | 283 | 158 | 88% |
| 2020 | 2,434 | 1,765 | 180 | 133 | 91% |
| 2019 | 2,593 | 1,911 | 169 | 133 | 92% |
| 2018 | 2,609 | 1,936 | 126 | 147 | 94% |
| 2017 | 2,660 | 1,959 | 94 | 208 | 95% |
| 2016 | 2,408 | 1,773 | 89 | 146 | 95% |
| 2015 | 2,267 | 1,715 | 108 | 118 | 94% |
| 2014 | 2,270 | 1,682 | 115 | 98 | 94% |
| 2013 | 1,968 | 1,503 | 65 | 80 | 96% |
| 2012 | 1,942 | 1,523 | 72 | 79 | 95% |
| 2011 | 2,111 | 1,593 | 92 | 107 | 95% |
| 2010 | 1,991 | 1,428 | 146 | 147 | 91% |
| 2009 | 1,732 | 1,212 | 134 | 125 | 90% |
| 2008 | 2,006 | 1,347 | 196 | 137 | 87% |
| 2007 | 2,281 | 1,483 | 326 | 177 | 82% |
| 2006 | 2,249 | 1,492 | 306 | 148 | 83% |
83% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Ashford Borough Council.
Newest applications in Ashford
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026PA/2026/1398
Land South of Heath Farm Cottage, Egerton Road, Charing
Temporary stationing of a mobile home/log cabin to provide residential accommodation with package treatment plant and associated hardstanding.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026PA/2026/1924
Surrenden House, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0PR
Proposed swimming pool and pool house
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026PA/2026/1931
Rowan House, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EP
Single storey side extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026OTH/2026/1891
2 The Green, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DF
T1-7-2012 - Norway Maple - Crown reduction of 3-4m, back to a similar height after previous works. Reason - To prevent excessive shading over the property and other plants, as well as stopping the build up of blockages to guttering and drainage. T1-12-2003 - Birch - Crown reduction of 2-3m. Reason - Required for regular maintenance to keep the tree at a manageable size and height as well as preventing excessive shading of the surrounding area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026PA/2026/1867
Electricity Substations West of Unit 5, Fougeres Way, Ashford
Erection of 3 no. substations and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026PA/2026/1614
Little Tearnden, Smarden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3HE
Creation of new vehicular access
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026PA/2026/1631
Land Northeast of Rowling Street Farm, Rowling Street, Bilsington
Temporary change of use of field for use for dog walking purposes (for 5 years), together with provision of ancillary parking and footpath and re-siting of public footpath. (part retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026NOT/2026/1959
2 Glebe Cottages, Forge Hill, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0SJ
T1 & T2 - Conifers - Fell Reason for works - close proximity to house and suppression of sunlight
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026PA/2026/1928
39 Chequers Park, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BB
Conversion of garage into habitable room.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026NOT/2026/1914
Sumach Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB
T1 - cedar - The tree is to be reduced laterally by up to 3m to leave a 1m clearance from the cables on the south side of the tree which is the side facing the road. T2 - conifer tree - to be removed to ground level.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026PA/2026/1871
High House Farm, Ebony Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7HY
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PA/2026/0566 for single-storey rear extension following the demolition of an existing extension to allow for the rebuilding of the South elevation wall without previous buttress, replacement of window with a doorway, and blocking up of previous doorway (retrospective).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026NOT/2026/1963
Land East of Forest Gate, Cranbrook Road, Biddenden
Prior notification for proposed agricultural barn with yard and track.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026OTH/2026/1951
St Margarets Church, Church Lane, Hothfield
T1 - Sycamore - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T2 - Dead Sycamore - fell T3 - Sycamore - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T4 - Birch - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T5 - Sycamore - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T6 - Beech - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T7 - Yew - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T8 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T9 - Beech - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T10 - Dead Oak - fell T11 - Beech - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T12 - Birch - Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T13 - Oak- Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m T14 - Oak- Crown lift on wall side to approximately 4m Reason for works - These trees have not been maintained and their growth has cause damage to the boundary wall. Trees to be lifted to enable wall repairs
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026PA/2026/1900
Orchard Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SR
Conversion and relocation of barn to dwelling with bike store.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026PA/2026/1934
11 The Martins, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3LD
Proposed single storey rear and side extension with associated works following demolition of conservatory
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026OTH/2026/1953
Wesleyan Chapel, The Street, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2AE
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 5 (Walls and fences) and 6 (Landscaping) of Permission PA/2025/1164
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026PA/2026/1918
1 and 2 Harrison Farm, Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0DX
Listed Building Consent proposed reinstatement of Harrison Farm from two residential units to a single-family dwelling, including internal alterations, removal of subdivision partitions and redundant services, including a fireplace and hearth, removal of a redundant chimney stack and boiler room, reinstatement of historic features and circulation routes, removal of Staircase B, installation of two roof lights, creation of an opening for French doors, widening of windows to match historic openings, opening up a side wall to create a log store, and associated conservation and repair works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026OTH/2026/1962
28, The Moat, Charing, TN27 0JH
T1: Horse Chestnut: Overall reduction of 2m and remove the larger diameter dead wood. Reason for works: To keep the tree suitable for its location and to prevent the limbs becoming heavy due to pockets of decay throughout.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026NOT/2026/1838
14, Gybbons Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4LL
T1 - Birch - Crown reduction of 2 metres for maintenance and preservation. T2 - Yew tree will be pruned by 0.5 metres away from Thuja to maintain a balanced canopy. T3 - Crabapple - Pruned by 0.5 metres for maintenance and preservation.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 2 November 2026NOT/2026/1972
Old Chestnut House, Church Lane, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7EG
Willow tree - dead. This has been confirmed by NJ Apps Tree Surgery this morning and needs to come down .
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026NOT/2026/1957
The Kennington, Ulley Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9HX
Prior notification for the demolition of existing building ready for redevelopment.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026OTH/2026/1982
Conningbrook, Willesborough Road, Kennington
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 33 (Archaeology) of Planning Permission 12/01245/AS
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026PA/2026/1947
97 Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1HW
Proposed external cladding.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026NOT/2026/1948
Barn 2 at, Golden Wood Farm, Brisley Lane, Ruckinge
Prior approval for the change of use from agricultural building to one dwelling house
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026OTH/2026/1925
Land Between Railway Line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington, Ashford
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 36 (EV Charging), 39 (Refuse Strategy) and 49 (Arboricultural Method Statement) relating to Phases 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D of planning permission 19/00025/AS
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026PA/2026/1944
Mpt House, Brunswick Road, Ashford, TN23 1EL
Installation of roof mounted solar panels on a non-domestic premises (Retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026PA/2026/1594
97, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW
Erection of 2m high brick wall at the front of the property. (retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026NOT/2026/1868
6 The Green, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3PF
T1 & T2 - Oak Trees - 2 metre crown reduction to both tree's.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026PA/2026/1938
Laundry Cottage, Swan Lane, Little Chart, Ashford, TN27 0PT
Proposed detached garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026PA/2026/1939
Garden House, Swan Lane, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0PR
Listed Building Consent for damp remediation works, restoration of natural ventilation to the cellar, installation of a French drain, removal of non-breathable materials and re-plastering in lime, and first-floor internal alterations including reconfiguration of bathroom and bedroom accommodation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026PA/2026/1899
Tile Lodge Farm, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BY
Erection of a single-storey side extension, following the demolition of the existing.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026NOT/2026/1915
Parsonage Farm, The Street, Brabourne, TN25 5LR
Beech tree - Reduce the crown by 6-8 metres and remove some lower branches which are growing over the house. Acacia - Reduce the size by 6-8 metres for safety reasons. Poplar - Reduce the height by 10 metres because of its proximity to the farm buildings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026PA/2026/1809
Barn at, Lodgeland Farm, Harbourne Lane, High Halden
Use of existing agricultural building for storage/keeping of livestock, and the addition of 2no. feed bin silos
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026OTH/2026/1929
Land Between Railway Line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 38 (Fine Details), Parts (i) to (vii), relating to Phases 2B and 2C only of Planning Permission 19/00025/AS.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026OTH/2026/1927
Land Between Railway Line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington
Details submitted pursuant to condition 24 (Materials) for phases 2B and 2C of Planning Permission 19/00025/AS
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026OTH/2026/1936
Land Between Railway Line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington
Details submitted pursuant to condition 21 (Sustainable surface water drainage scheme) relating to phases 2B, 2C & 2D of planning permission 19/00025/AS
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026PA/2026/1844
Land West of Unit 1 Gallagher Retail Park, Beaver Road, Ashford
Change of use of land and stationing of 135 shipping containers to be used as B8 storage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026PA/2026/1923
88 The Ridge, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EU
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and velux window to the front elevation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026NOT/2026/1917
5, Rothley Close, Tenterden, TN30 6LP
T1 (Yew): Crown reduction of lower lateral branches by up to 1.5 metres in branch length (radial spread). Reason for Proposed Works To manage lateral branch expansion, maintain structural balance, prevent encroachment, and ensure the long-term health.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026PA/2026/1795
Hales Place, Oaks Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RH
Proposed extension of existing single-storey workshop outbuilding to form a home office.
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Ashford
- Decided, outcome being readdecided 25 September 2025OTH/2025/1744
Spill Land Caravan Park, Benenden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BX
Upgrade of existing PMT & LV overhead line
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 25 September 2025OTH/2025/1766
Overhead Lines Running Southwest for 1KM From Great Engeham Manor, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch
Increasing the HV overhead line conductors from 2 wires to 3 wires along the alignment highlighted red on the attached plan and upgrading the LV overhead line to ABC along the alignment highlighted in yellow on the plan. There will also be an additional pole installed to support the new upgraded transformer on pole 736215 and two additional stay wires, one each on poles 878783 and 878784
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 31 July 2025OTH/2025/1356
Overhead Line Running Southwest of Rushfield Farm to Southview Farm, Appledore Road and Northeast of Southview Farm Appledore Road Towards, Snargate Road, Kenardington
Reinforcement of 10 spans of low voltage overhead lines between poles 736071 – 880143. Overhead line to be replaced from 2 open wires to 3 wired aerial bundled cables. Rushfield Wood PMT [362502] is to be upgraded from 25kVa to an 100kVA three phase transformer. The 5 spans of high voltage overhead line between poles 736021 – 736071 are to be replaced from two wires to three wires. Poles to be replaced in situ, with no changes in heights proposed.
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 28 February 202421/00202/AS
19 North Street, Ashford, TN24 8LF
Prior notification for the change of use under Class O from offices B1(a) in the existing building to residential use (C3) comprising 4 residential units (two 1 bedroom and two 2 bedroom).
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 15 November 2023NOT/2023/0968
Hornes Place Oast, Agricutural Buildings Rear Of, Kenardington Road, Appledore, TN26 2BS
Prior approval for the change of use of 5no agricultural buildings and land within their curtilage to dwellinghouses and associated operational development.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 21 July 2023NOT/2023/1327
Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford
Proposed installation of a substation under Part 8A of the GDPO
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 28 April 202322/00897/AS
Street Record, Goteley Mere, Kennington, Kent
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 16.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 28 April 2023OTH/2023/0819
Wastewater Treatment Works Site West of Spur of, Reading Street, Tenterden, TN30 7HT
EIA Screening Opinion request in relation to a proposed underground 3m long storm tank to increase storm storage capacity.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 27 April 2023OTH/2023/0647
John Mayne Church of England Primary School, High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AL
Notice under Article 15 of Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Kent County Council Property & Infrastructure are applying for planning permission for the Demolition of an existing dangerously dilapidated 2no classroom modular canopy and replace with new 2no classroom modular and smaller canopy. Ref: KCC/AS/0028/2023
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 18 November 202221/01469/AS
Little Black Dog, The Street, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3AN
Change of use of building from former public house to form a single dwelling house, with off street parking and garden area; alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 7 November 2022OTH/2022/2278
Olantigh, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EW
Discharge condition 2(Materials) on listed building consent 21/00822/AS
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 25 August 202222/00177/TC
58 Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LR
T1: Silver Birch- reduce by 5m due to excessive shading T2: Ash - reduce by 1.5m due to excessive shading
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 25 May 202221/00840/CONA/AS
Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart, Kent
Discharge of Condition 2 (Carriageway, Kerbs and Hard Landscaping) and 10 (Construction Management Plan)
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 8 April 202218/00465/CONC/AS
London Beach Golf Club, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HX
Discharge of conditions 4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 & 27
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 8 July 202116/01781/AMND/AS
Gower Farm Barn, Susans Hill, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RE
Non material amendment to planning permission 16/01781/AS (Erection of 1no. dwelling with associated parking and garden) to alter glazing details and window materials
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 23 November 202017/01118/CONA/AS
109-111 New Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TP
Discharge condition 22, 23, 24, 25,26,29, 33, 35
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 23 May 201919/00277/AS
Old Barrack Farm, Reading Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HT
Repair works to pitched roof over attic rooms.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 29 April 201914/00899/AMND/AS
The Panorama, Park Street, Ashford, Kent
Revision to the approved elevations to include surface mounted rainwater goods to the facades, addition/omission of smoke shafts to roofscape, increase in height of lift overruns to both the East & West apartment blocks on planning permission reference 14/00899/AS for the The conversion and alteration of Charter House to provide up to 234 one and two bed flats and up to 3, 581m² of flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes B1 office, A1 retail, A2 financial and professional, A3 restaurant, D1 community, D2 gym only) and the construction of two new buildings providing 110 flats including associated parking and landscaping, including open and covered amenity space to roof top level.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 19 March 201918/00602/AMND/AS
12 St Marys Green, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9HP
Revision to porch on planning permission 18/00602/AS for the erection of porch
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 7 March 201916/01167/CONJ/AS
Former Pledges Mill and South Kent College Site, Victoria Road, Ashford, Kent
Discharge of conditions 8, 20, 21, 23, 32, 36
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 30 January 201917/01359/AS
Wilmington, Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4EW
Removal of existing rear extension and erection of two storey rear extension; removal of and erection of internal walls at ground and first floor; new door and creation of en-suite at first floor level; removal and reuse of windows
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 30 January 201918/01282/AS
7 Stable Court, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB
Single storey extension and new rooflights to south elevation
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 2 August 201817/01480/AS
Ruffyns, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EF
Partial cladding of dwelling with tiles. Cladding of outbuilding with oak weatherboarding and slate roof tiles.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 23 March 201818/00188/AS
Plots 1 and 2 Barn at, Garth End, Redbrook Street, Woodchurch, Kent
Prior approval for associated operational development in accordance with prior approval 16/00862/AS (Prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn and any land within its curtilage to 2No. dwelling houses - revision to design and appearance on application reference 16/01703/AS)
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 7 March 201818/00163/AS
The Old Mill, Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DZ
Lawful development certificate - proposed - removal of existing stone/gravel surface, creation of new drainage and laying of new open grade tarmacadam (permeable) surface
The council’s page
From the planning register of Ashford, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.