Queens Head House, Ashford Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AD

1. 3 Nov 2020

   Received by Ashford

2. 4 Nov 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Oak, 5 High Street, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0HU

  20/01797/AS Submitted 21 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Conversion of first floor to create additional accommodation suites in association with commercial use of the building (Retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Gate Cottage, Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG

  NOT/2026/0849 Submitted 8 May 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Ash - Crown reduction of 4 metres Reason for works - to reduce the weight in the crown G1 - 3x Ash & 1x Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason for works - Trees are in decline and for highway safety

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 33, Pierce House, High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU

  PA/2026/0360 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

  Proposed garden out-building incorporating boiler room, with solar panels on south facing roof slope following demolition of existing out-building.

  Awaiting decision Householder Demolition 19 docs
  Domestic

• 33, Pierce House, High Street, Charing, TN27 0HU

  PA/2026/0410 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~22 Apr

  Listed Building Consent for replacement radiators, heating pipework and hot and cold water pipework. Removal of existing boiler, water tanks and hot water vessels and replacement with new heating equipment located within a new proposed garden out-building.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 36 High Street, Charing, Ashford, Kent TN27 0HX

  PA/2022/3046 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Alteration to rear existing 'stair' dormer to increase height and enlarge window. Installation of 2no. windows to first floor. Ridge glazing introduced to existing single storey garden room with new bi-folding doors to replace existing large picture window. Installation of 2no. Extension of rear roofspace and installation of conservation rooflights to second floor.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 High Street, Charing, Ashford, Kent TN27 0HX

  PA/2022/3098 Submitted 5 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Alteration to existing 'stair' dormer to increase height and enlarge window. Installation of 2no. windows to reconfigured first floor bathroom. Ridge glazing introduced to existing single storey garden room with new double glazed bi-folding doors to replace existing large picture window onto patio area. Extension of rear roofspace and Installation of 2no. conservation rooflights to second floor.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1791 Awaiting decision

  Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  T1 - Holly - to fell.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/1421 Granted

  Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

  T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1454 Granted

  7, Canterbury Road, Ashford, TN24 8LE

  T1 - Portuguese Laurel - To pollard tree from 6 metres to 2.2 metres to allow the tree to regrow so that it is more manageable for the client in the future.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees