Elmstone House, North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AE

1. 20 Apr 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 7 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Permit

4. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 3 August 2021, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land north-east of 74 North Street, North Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AE

  OTH/2026/0408 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  T16 - Ash - Fell tree to ground level. Reason: The tree is to be removed due to significant wood decay with associated cankers within its trunk and at the bases of its main stems to remove the significant risk and consequences of failure it currently poses to pedestrians and road users of North Street and nearby occupants. To be replaced with Hornbeam.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Old Elmstone Cottage, 98 North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AE

  PA/2026/0043 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of proposed garage.

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Domestic

• Old Elmstone Cottage, 98 North Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AE

  PA/2025/2088 Submitted 7 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use of land to extend the residential garden (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Elmstone House, North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AE

  PA/2026/1426 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Excavation for a proposed swimming pool

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs

• Land Adjacent to The Lodge at Elmstone, North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AE

  PA/2023/0499 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Timber walkway(boardwalk) and timber fence to pond edge (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 98, Old Elmstone Cottage, North Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AE

  PA/2023/0331 Submitted 21 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey annexe

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/1134 Granted

  Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Norman Road, Ashford, TN23 7DH

  Application for the installation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility within Use Class E and installation of external condenser units.

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1151 Granted

  93 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SA

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external front elevation of Nationwide Building Society branch

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2025/0955 Granted

  Ferramenta, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LR

  Replace conservatory frames and replace failed roof tiles and roof membrane (like for like).

  Received 20 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0985 Granted

  The Wyvern School, Great Chart Bypass, Great Chart, TN23 4ER

  Change of use of land for the siting of a converted horse box to be used as a coffee cart ancillary for the use of the school (retrospective)

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1135 Granted

  The Limes Community Garden, The Limes, Stanhope, TN23 3NY

  Proposed extension of an existing building and relocation of the existing office shed to a new position

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications