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Ashford planning applications
5,425 applications. 91% approved. 61 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,425 planning applications from Ashford. 1,788 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Ashford: 1,965 applications received in the last year, 1,788 decisions published.
Ashford takes a median of 66 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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NOT/2026/1791 Awaiting decision
Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX
T1 - Holly - to fell.
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OTH/2026/1792 Awaiting decision
Land at Orchard Farm, Canterbury Road, Kennington, Kent
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 24 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity) & 27 (High Speed Fibre Optic) of Planning Permission 19/00834/AS.
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OTH/2026/1789 Awaiting decision
St Mildreds Church, Church Road, Tenterden, TN30 6AT
Details submitted pursuant to condition 6i (Archaeological Field Evaluation) for planning permission PA/2024/0612
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PA/2026/1783 Awaiting decision
43, Haywain Close, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QL
Proposed Garden Room
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PA/2026/1786 Awaiting decision
Building West of South Ashford Wastewater Pumping Station, South Stour Avenue, Ashford
Change of use and conversion of first floor from warehouse to no.1 residential flat with changes to fenestration, additional balcony to south elevation with associated parking and external amenity areas
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NOT/2026/1785 Awaiting decision
Land South of Sheepwash, Poplar Road, Wittersham
Prior notification for the erection of a farm machinery storage building
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NOT/2026/1794 Awaiting decision
Tenterden Recreation Ground, East Cross, Tenterden
5 Day DD - T1 Birch tree with large ganoderma at the base.
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PA/2026/1772 Awaiting decision
89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW
Installation of a front fence and sliding gate. (Retrospective)
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PA/2026/1774 Awaiting decision
17, Hartley, Fuggle Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6FJ
Conversion of existing garage and garden store to incorporate a gym/office with changes to fenestration.
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PA/2026/1800 Awaiting decision
13 Goldfinch Drive, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7FQ
Lawful Development Certifcate - Proposed - Loft conversion with a rear dormer and velux windows.
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PA/2026/1773 Awaiting decision
89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW
Lawful development Certificate - Proposed erection of garden outbuilding
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OTH/2026/1766 Awaiting decision
Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Construction and Transport Management Plan) & 11 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission PA/2025/1544.
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OTH/2026/1761 Awaiting decision
Land adj and rear of 5 and 7, Kings Avenue, Ashford
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 1 (landscaping & appearance) of Planning Permission 22/00862/AS
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PA/2026/1758 Awaiting decision
5 The Poplars, Warehorne Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LX
Variation of Condition 4 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 21/00336/AS for Single storey rear extension & two storey side extension; to allow for an alteration to the roof form with amended plans.
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OTH/2026/1762 Awaiting decision
Land adj and rear of 5 and 7, Kings Avenue, Ashford
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 7 (Surface water drainage), 8 (Construction management plan), 10 (Tree replacement measures), 12 (Contamination), 16 (Electric vehicle charger points), 18 (Biodiversity) & 19 (Boundary treatment) of Planning Permission 22/00862/AS
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OTH/2026/1744 Awaiting decision
Trybairn, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, TN30 7EG
Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 2 (Landscaping Scheme) and 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) for planning permission PA/2026/0481
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OTH/2026/1742 Awaiting decision
Kingsnorth Recreation Centre, Field View, Kingsnorth, TN23 3NZ
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (AC Units) of Planning Permission PA/2024/1317
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OTH/2026/1754 Awaiting decision
Berridge Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SX
Details Submitted Pursuant to Condition 2 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of Planning Permission PA/2026/1022
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PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision
Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE
Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop
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OTH/2026/1767 Awaiting decision
Land West and Land South of Water Farm, Southenay Lane, Brabourne, Ashford.
EIA Screening Request - Proposed Solar PV and BESS Development on Land Northeast of Pound Lane, Brabourne Lees,
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PA/2026/1752 Awaiting decision
9, Lacton Oast, Willesborough, TN24 0JF
Single storey rear extension including changes to fenestration.
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OTH/2026/1743 Awaiting decision
Land rear of 7 to 14, Harmers Way, Egerton
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8 (Landscaping Scheme) for Planning Permission PA/2026/1039
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PA/2026/1734 Awaiting decision
12, Millfield, Singleton, TN23 4GW
First-floor extension over the garage together with a one-and-a-half-storey rear extension and infill extension.
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NOT/2026/1739 Awaiting decision
Tyde Brook Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EN
Prior Notification – Formation of a new agricultural private way
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NOT/2026/1738 Awaiting decision
Tyde Brook Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EN
Prior Notification for an agricultural machinery store.
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PA/2026/1736 Awaiting decision
3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF
Single-storey rear extension, changes to fenestration including relocation of front door.
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PA/2026/1727 Awaiting decision
4 St Margarets Place, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3EB
Single-storey outbuilding (Partially retrospective)
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PA/2026/1730 Awaiting decision
Sunny Bank, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, TN27 9EA
Proposed Dormer at the front of the property.
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PA/2026/1729 Awaiting decision
Questeds Cottage, Frith Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DQ
Proposed new detached garage
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PA/2026/1725 Awaiting decision
Thorn Farm, Grigsby Lane, Smarden, TN27 8QQ
Change of use to land to extend garden land and a new outdoor swimming pool and associated single storey outbuilding together with associated hard landscaping works (part retrospective)
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NOT/2026/1721 Awaiting decision
Priory Farm, Beckett Road, Appledore, TN26 2DR
Prior notification for an agricultural storage building.
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PA/2026/1720 Awaiting decision
Wrens Nest, Wrens Nest Lane, High Halden, TN26 3NH
North-facing two-storey extension with porch and changes to fenestration
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PA/2026/1724 Awaiting decision
Little Meadow, Pluckley Road, Little Chart, Ashford, TN27 0QH
Proposed conversion of garage to annex, to include the addition of rooflights
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PA/2026/1718 Awaiting decision
33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF
External works to the building including new windows and doors; refurbished canopy and new curtain walling to the frontage, new external stairs and ramps, and new roof finish, plant and associated equipment and works at roof level
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PA/2026/1719 Awaiting decision
33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF
Change of use from Bingo Hall (Sui Generis) and Retail (Class E) to Theatre, bar, café, events, exhibition and community space (Sui Generis)
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PA/2026/1711 Awaiting decision
38 Weavers Way, Ashford, TN23 5DY
Detached outbuilding (retrospective)
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NOT/2026/1710 Awaiting decision
Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JX
Mature Holm Oak - Reduce weight of branches by 2 metre reduction and thinning of the canopy by 20%. Reason for works - Adjacent to two listed buildings,to keep in shape.
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NOT/2026/1715 Awaiting decision
Sweet Meadow Farm, High Halden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JG
Prior Approval for the change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a single-storey dwelling house and associated operational development.
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PA/2026/1707 Awaiting decision
13 Chaffinch Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3QD
Removal of existing garage and erection of a 2 storey side extension and new garage with room above.
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OTH/2026/1716 Awaiting decision
Land Southeast of Hatchentan, Plurenden Road, High Halden
Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Landscaping Scheme), 7 (Tree Protection), 11(SUDS), 13(Drainage), 14 (Ecological Enhancements) & 15(Lighting) of Planning Permission PA/2025/1572
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OTH/2026/1712 Withdrawn
Land East of Ashford Road, Kingsnorth (Land between Myrtle Court and White Chimneys, Ashford Road)
Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the Medical Centre and Pharmacy only, pursuant to planning permission PA/2022/2851 (Appeal Ref - APP/E2205/W/23/3322574)
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OTH/2026/1702 Awaiting decision
Windy Nook, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JT
Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (External Materials) for planning permission PA/2025/1865
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OTH/2026/1699 Awaiting decision
Former Wye Collage Science Building, Olantigh Road, Wye
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 7 (Tree Protection) & 8 (Precautionary Works for Reptiles) for planning permission PA/2025/2274
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OTH/2026/1696 Awaiting decision
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Construction & Transport Management Plan), 4 (Tree Protection), 11 (Sustainable Surface Water Drainage) & 13 (Sewage Disposal) for planning permission PA/2025/2338
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OTH/2026/1700 Awaiting decision
Hastings Road, Rolvenden
EIA screening opinion for the proposed placement of approximately 6,000 metres (m) of District Metered Area (DMA) pipeline which extends into Northiam
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PA/2026/1694 Awaiting decision
Land between the Pig and Whistle Farmhouse and Minden Cottage, Ashford Road, Great Chart
Variation of Condition 20 (drainage) of planning permission 21/01315/AS & PA/2022/2030 and Condition 18 (drainage) of planning permission PA/2023/1635 for Erection of 6 no. new dwellings with nectar-rich meadow land and reeds and swales to provide habitat for protected species, rainwater attenuation and flood relief and associated access reconfiguration to allow for updated site drainage drawings. (retrospective)
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OTH/2026/1698 Awaiting decision
155A Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP
Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Archaeological Watching Brief) for planning permission PA/2025/2303
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NOT/2026/1693 Awaiting decision
Church Of St Michael The Archangel, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QD
T1: Horse Chestnut: Section dismantle to ground level and remove the stump. - The tree is starting to lift the tarmac, causing a trip hazard due to the tree being surrounded by tarmac. The tree also recently had a large limb fail, with possible decay in the crown. The church is happy to replant a new horse chestnut in a more suitable location.
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PA/2026/1723 Awaiting decision
1 Kings Parade, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TA
Listed Building Consent for the removal of the existing fully glazed door panels and frame and replacement of with aluminum double doors with midrail and 2 large pad handles.
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PA/2026/1706 Awaiting decision
206 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9QL
Proposed rear single storey extension with flat roof and 2 rooflights.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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OTH/2026/1268 Granted
Ratsbury, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LU
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (External Materials) & 4 (Fine Architectural Details) for Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1991
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OTH/2026/1624 Granted
Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0067 for "Conversion of No. 1 and No. 2 Wytherling Court Cottages to form a single dwelling. Construction of a two‑storey extension to NE elevation with associated fenestration, following the removal of the brick shed and conservatories." for alterations to fenestration, including removal of a door, addition of a window, and reduction in window sill height.
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OTH/2026/1465 Granted
Annexe At, Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, TN30 7JJ
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Joinery Details), & 5 (PV Solar Panels) for Listed Building Consent PA/2026/0601
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NOT/2026/1508 Granted
Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY
T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.
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PA/2026/1422 Granted
Meadow Court, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EP
Proposed single-storey detached garage and home office outbuilding
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OTH/2026/1439 Granted
5, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials) and 4 (lime mortar specification) for Listed Building Consent PA/2026/0557.
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PA/2026/1328 Granted
32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR
Change of use of the existing first and second floor commercial office accommodation (Use Class E) to a single self-contained holiday let, together with replacement ground floor door to rear elevation.
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PA/2026/1369 Granted
32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR
Listed building consent for the change of use and re-configuration of the existing commercial office accommodation at first and second floor to form a single self-contained holiday let. Existing kitchen ceiling to be removed to expose timber rafters, master bedroom ceiling to be removed and repositioned above existing ceiling joists. Ground floor level – new WC towards the rear of the existing shop, existing doorway between retail area and stairwell serving upper floors to be blocked, allowing holiday accommodation to operate independently. Existing rear external entrance fire door to be replaced
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NOT/2026/0860 Granted
47, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND
T1,2 & 4 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 2-3 metres in height and 2 metres around the sides. T3 - Ash - to fell - growing into fence and restricted by other trees.
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PA/2026/1316 Granted
Churchfield House, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LU
Single-storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, front porch with access ramp, covered area with ramped access to the side of the property and associated hard and soft landscaping.
The full record
Decisions between 1980 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,273 decisions from Ashford between 1980 and 2026, part of 5,425 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,562 granted against 426 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,502 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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80/00638/AS Refused
Prospect House, School Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BA
Alterations and extension
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80/01098/AS Granted
Prospect House, School Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BA
Alterations and extension
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19/00301/PRE Decided
Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ
Change of use from stable block to a seperate dwelling.
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16/01271/CONI/AS Granted
Land at Courtlands, Church Hill, Bethersden, Kent
Discharge of condition 25
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19/01210/AMND/AS Granted
Shorts Wood House, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8DW
Revision to depth of extension and installation of dwarf brick wall on planning application 19/01210/AS (Single storey rear extension)
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18/01240/AMND/AS Granted
4 Admirals Walk, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7AX
Revision to fenestration detailing on planning permission 18/01240/AS for the conversion of double garage to kitchen
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19/00320/PRE Decided
Castweazle Lodge & The Parlour Building, Castweazle Farm, Fosten Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EL
Extension of property originally approved under Class Q
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19/01489/AS Granted
62 Romney Road, Ashford, TN24 0RR
Lawful Development Certificate - proposed vehicle crossover and hardstanding
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19/01465/AS Withdrawn
Sharmi, Cranbrook Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6UW
Lawful Development Certificate - proposed - single storey rear extension
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18/01835/CONC/AS Granted
Melville House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AE
Discharge of condition 2: Tiles
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 785 44%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 575 32%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 428 24%
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Applications by ward in Ashford
- Aylesford & East Stour 92
- Beaver 58
- Biddenden 262
- Bircholt 175
- Bockhanger 44
- Bybrook 42
- Charing 163
- Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm 31
- Downs North 204
- Downs West 223
- Furley 147
- Godinton 50
- Highfield 45
- Isle of Oxney 240
- Kennington 168
- Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield 73
- Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 165
- Norman 54
- Park Farm South 26
- Repton 60
- Rolvenden & Tenterden West 246
- Roman 43
- Saxon Shore 197
- Tenterden North 175
- Tenterden South 163
- Tenterden St Michael's 99
- Upper Weald 211
- Victoria 245
- Weald Central 391
- Weald North 321
- Weald South 352
- Willesborough 139
- Wye with Hinxhill 199
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Ashford decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Ashford decided 1788 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Ashford?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 61 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ashford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1788 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 44% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Ashford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4273 decisions from Ashford between 1980 and 2026, out of 5,425 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Ashford?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 203 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Ashford: 5,425 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,788 decided, 91% approved, median 61 days to a decision. 1,965 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1980 and 2026: 4,273 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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