Boorolong House, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NT

1. 17 May 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 1 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Permit

4. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 12 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.

• Rushton, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NT

  20/01533/AMND/AS Submitted 2 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission 20/01533/AS (Proposed single storey extension, car and log store and new access; improved parking and turning arrangements; planting of new hedgerow) to reduce previously approved triple car lodge to make it a double car lodge with a slightly smaller footprint

  Granted Amendments Extension Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Westover, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NT

  OTH/2025/1548 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (Biodiversity) & 7 (Landscaping Scheme) of Planning Permission PA/2023/0200

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Westover, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, TN27 8NT

  PA/2025/0067 Submitted 13 Jan 2025 150 yards away

  Retention of two storage containers to be used in association with a smallholding along with landscaping and fencing

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Prestbury House, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NT

  PA/2024/2287 Submitted 9 Dec 2024 150 yards away

  Listed building consent for the full strip and retile of the roof; plus associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• New Ash, Water Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NR

  PA/2025/2124 Submitted 17 Nov 2025 400 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for the breach of agricultural occupancy condition

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• New Ash, Water Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NR

  PA/2026/0225 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  Removal of conditions 1(i) (Agricultural Occupancy) of Planning Permission WE/9/60/14b; to allow for the removal of the agricultural occupancy of the property.

  Granted Amendments 6 docs

• PA/2026/1328 Granted

  32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

  Change of use of the existing first and second floor commercial office accommodation (Use Class E) to a single self-contained holiday let, together with replacement ground floor door to rear elevation.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1324 Granted

  Charing Church of England Primary School, School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN

  Single storey rear extension containing open plan classroom and external access ramp and steps.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0707 Granted

  Aldington Post Office, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DA

  Alterations to the front of the shop (Retrospective)

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1059 Granted

  Bethersden Cricket Club, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BQ

  Stationing of timber clad site cabin structure to provide changing and toilet facilities and retention of 2 existing storage containers

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision

  Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

  Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications