Tilden House, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

1. 30 Apr 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 7 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Not Lawful

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land south of Hares View, Pook Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

  PA/2025/1338 Submitted 18 Jul 2025 150 yards away

  The use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes and hardstanding and dayroom ancillary to that use, and the formation of a new access.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Miller Farm, Luckhurst Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

  21/00765/AS Submitted 28 Apr 2021 350 yards away

  Proposed erection of two detached dwellings with detached garages and stable blocks

  Refused Full applications 53 docs

• Land south of Gilham Farm known as lot 3, Luckhurst Lane, Smarden

  17/01668/CONA/AS Submitted 21 Nov 2019 0.3 miles away

  Discharge condition 3, 4, 6

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• The Granary, Lime Kiln Farm, The Cut, Smarden, Kent TN27 8QN

  PA/2023/0180 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  Conversion of modern detached garage to form ancillary space, alterations to fenestration and linked single storey extension, the addition of staircase to second floor. (Retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Hoppers Barn, Lime Kiln Farm, The Cut, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QN

  20/01171/AMND/AS Submitted 26 May 2021 0.3 miles away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 20/01171/AS (Alterations to elevations, and walls to facilitate conversion to residential use (as approved under 18/01672/AS) to alter design of approved building

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• PA/2026/1285 Granted

  Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 m x 14.475 m

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0967 Refused

  Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Unit 5, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DE

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed installation of roof mounted solar panels.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1773 Awaiting decision

  89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

  Lawful development Certificate - Proposed erection of garden outbuilding

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1447 Granted

  11 Linden Road, Ashford, TN24 8BT

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Conversion of two residential flats into one dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development