16 Knott Crescent, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UF

1. 24 Oct 2019

   Received by Ashford

2. 8 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Sevington Mill, Sevington Lane, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LB

  21/00561/AS Submitted 26 Mar 2021 56m away

  Removal of condition 3 of planning permission 85/00548/AS (Proposed change of use from residence to old persons retirement home) so that the property can be used for other uses within use class C2 of the Use Class Order 1987 (as amended)

  Granted Amendments 8 docs

• 11, Johnson Close, Willesborough, TN24 0UE

  PA/2025/2277 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 61m away

  Proposed porch

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Broadacres, Sevington Lane, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LB

  21/00994/AS Submitted 28 May 2021 81m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey flat roof infill extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Sevington Mill, Sevington Lane, Willesborough, TN24 0LB

  PA/2023/0153 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 81m away

  Change of use of buildings from old persons retirement care home comprising 47 bedrooms (Use Class C2) to HMO (sui generis) comprising 47 bedrooms

  Refused Full applications 18 docs

• 10 Church Road, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0LE

  PA/2026/0048 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 193m away

  Proposed rear extension, front porch extension, and associated alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Jellicoe Close, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0UW

  21/00692/AS Submitted 19 Apr 2021 233m away

  Single storey side extension to provide garden room and link to garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/0855 Decided

  3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single storey rear extension , rear facing first floor dormer and front roof lights.

  11 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0806 Decided

  14, Hayward Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JS

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed extension of vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

  5 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0719 Withdrawn

  8, Old Orchard, Singleton, TN23 4PY

  Lawful development certificate - proposed - construction of an outbuilding for use as a dog grooming business

  20 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1207 Decided

  Bryn Heulog, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HG

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single storey side extension

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1312 Withdrawn

  Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development