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Ashford planning applications
2,039 applications. 93% approved. 59 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,039 planning applications from Ashford. 592 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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OTH/2026/1337 Awaiting decision
Land between Boughton Cottage and Millview Cottage, Mill Lane, Smarden
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/1175 for the Erection of 9 bungalows with the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access from Mill Lane, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure to allow for minor alterations to boundary treatments to the rear of plots 4 to 9 inclusive.
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OTH/2026/1322 Awaiting decision
Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01067/AS for The erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to roof - upper parapet height increased by 500mm and lower parapet height increased by 600mm.
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OTH/2026/1321 Awaiting decision
7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AX
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.
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PA/2026/1309 Awaiting decision
4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW
New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)
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PA/2026/1312 Awaiting decision
Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn
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PA/2026/1313 Awaiting decision
Elvey Granary, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SU
Erection of a single-storey side extension and external store, relocation of gas tank and associated improvements to landscaping, boundary treatments. Change of use of land to residential garden (part retrospective).
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PA/2026/1355 Awaiting decision
Elvey Granary, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SU
Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single-storey side extension, alterations to fenestration, insertion and removal of internal walls, and the retrospective addition of an internal staircase.
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OTH/2026/1350 Awaiting decision
Novagas Ltd, The Fuel Depot, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ
T1 T2 - Oak - Fell & T3 - Oak- Deadwood Crown and reduce long limb to north to 5m radius from stem. Remove shoots from stem to 5m. T4 - Hawthorn - Fell. Reason for works: Tree inspections have identified the following trees as being in a potentially dangerous condition or having a very limited remaining safe lifespan.
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OTH/2026/1301 Awaiting decision
Land Northeast of Orlestone Grange, Church Lane, Hamstreet
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Bio-diversity enhancements) & 6 (External lighting) of planning permission PA/2026/0618
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PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision
Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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PA/2026/1032 Granted
4, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LT
Front porch.
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PA/2026/0940 Granted
1 - 5 Putting Green Cottages, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6FR (Submitted as: London Beach Golf Club, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6HX)
Proposed access road and landscaping associated with the approved 3 houses (reference 19/01201/AS), 5 cottages (reference PA/2022/3172) and replacement greenkeepers compound (reference PA/2023/0488) (retrospective)
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NOT/2026/1132 Refused
54, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PU
Prior approval received on 26.06.2026 and expiring on 07.08.2026 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, eaves height of 3 metres and overall height of 3 metres.
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OTH/2026/1174 Refused
63, Romney Road, Ashford, TN24 0RR
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0309 (Single‑storey rear extension wrapping the existing conservatory) to allow changes to roof form.
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PA/2026/0935 Granted
4 Tutt Hill Cottages, Westwell Lane, West of Westwell, Westwell, Ashford, TN26 1AL
Two storey side extension with rear patio & fence, alterations to existing side and rear fenestration; following demolition of the existing side extension
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OTH/2026/1137 Decided
Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY
T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.
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NOT/2026/1136 Granted
116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT
T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.
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NOT/2026/1150 Granted
38, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5AN
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height down by 2.5 meters and sides by 2 meters. T2 - Thuja - Reduce down by 3 meters and trim in sides by .5 meter and 1 meter on the north side to remove overhang into neighbours garden. T3 - False Acacia - Reduce down by 4 meters and laterals by 2 meters. Reason for works - All trees are being reduced to keep them managed for the space they occupy and to allow more light into the property and neighbouring property.
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PA/2025/1314 Granted
Land north east of Beacon Farm Oast, Benenden Road, Biddenden
Erection of a new commercial building, construction of a new car park, landscaping, and amended site access/gates following the Demolition of 2no. Commercial Buildings.
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PA/2025/2387 Granted
Land Northeast of The Glen, Nickley Wood Road, Shadoxhurst
Two-storey self-build dwelling and associated works including demolition of existing building.
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,134 decisions from Ashford between 2019 and 2026, part of 2,039 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 890 granted against 79 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 955 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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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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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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19/00302/PRE Granted
The Bamboos, Bockhanger Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AH
6 new dwellings
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19/00315/PRE Decided
Ellingham Yard, Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3NF
Development of up to 20 new dwellings.
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20/00124 Decided
56 Caesar Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PZ
Lawful development certificate - proposed - ground floor rear extension
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20/00273/COND Granted
The Warren, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BL
Demolition of existing building and construction of new dwelling
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21/00296 Granted
Ebony Cottage, Reading Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HT
New dormer window
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19/00842/AMND/AS Granted
Downs Manor Barn, Amage Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5DF
Non material amendment to planning permission 19/00842/AS (Demolition of existing former agricultural buildings and erection of 1no. dwelling with associated parking and landscaping/garden) to replace integral garage with internal floor space for use as a games room, replace garage door with 4no. sliding doors and alter the window glazing configuration at first floor elevation serving bedroom 1
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21/01175/AS Granted
Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HZ
Prior notification for the demolition of Bridge House
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21/01134/AS Granted
Phyllis Farm, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BE
Prior Notification for the erection of an agricultural building to store hay and machinery
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 272 46%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 203 34%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 117 20%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Ashford decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Ashford decided 592 planning applications. 93% 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 59 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ashford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 592 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 46% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Ashford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1134 decisions from Ashford between 2019 and 2026, out of 2,039 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Ashford?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 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.
Cite these figures
Ashford: 2,039 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 592 decided, 93% approved, median 59 days to a decision. 1,027 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,134 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.