St Marys Church, The Street, Westwell, Kent

1. 14 Jun 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 5 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Permit

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 5 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.

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

  21/00194/TP Submitted 16 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Description: T1 Beech Tree ·Prune smaller diameter limbs (<100mm diameter) within 1 metre of all cables to give adequate clearance. Crown lift smaller diameter limbs (<100mm diameter) up to five metres above ground level;Prune lower crown on neighbours aspect up to 8m height by 1 - 2 metres leaving as natural profile as possible. Balance any straggling growth on other aspects as required. No height to be removed from the tree or works to upper crown. Reason: to clear utility's and improve appearance /balance tree.ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Court Lodge, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

  NOT/2025/1627 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Reduce sycamore to 2.5m height owing to decay in the stem and honey fungus at base.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

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

  21/00158/TC Submitted 2 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Description: T1 Copper Beech. Carry out crown reduction by a maximum of 2.5 m. Excessive shading.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

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

  OTH/2026/1421 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

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

  NOT/2026/1418 Submitted 6 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  T1 - Holly - fell tree (dying). T2 - Box elder maple - Crown reduction by 3 metres off height & spread. T3 - Black locust - Pollard twin stem down to 5.5 metres from ground level (decay in base) T4 - Laurel - Fell stem nearest wall of church. T5 - Crab Apple tree - Fell as tree is dead. T6 - Mulberry - crown reduction from 6 metres to 3.5 metres. Stems are split. T8 - Bay - Crown reduction of max 1 metre.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4JX

  20/00156/TC Submitted 22 Jul 2020 100 yards away

  Description: T2, 3 and 4 Ash Tree - To Fell. T1 Mulberry Tree - Crown thinning , will not amount to more than 30% of the overall leaf bearing structure in accordance with BS3998. Thinning has been chosen over reduction as most suitable for species in order to retain as much leaf bearing twig structure and maintain the health of the tree. Density of foliage will be consistent throughout the tree and no Large branches or limbs will be removed

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• PA/2025/2265 Granted

  Vitters Oak Barn, Old Surrenden Manor Road, Bethersden, TN26 3DW

  Change of use of agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a custom build dwellinghouse, side patio canopy extension, changes to fenestration and the erection of a detached carport/store. Following the demolition of the stables.

  Received 8 Dec, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1486 Granted

  44 Breadlands Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0ER

  Change of use from amenity land to residential. New access to highway from Twelve Acres, with vehicle crossover and associated permeable driveway

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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/2026/1142 Withdrawn

  Land adjacent to 1 Coombe Cottages, Redbrook Street, High Halden, TN26 3QU

  Change of use of land for the creation of 9 static units, a facilities block, associated hardstanding, and a new vehicular access from Redbrook Street. Each unit will include two parking spaces and a space for a touring caravan (Maximum 9 static and 9 touring caravans) for use by Gypsies and Travellers.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1654 Awaiting decision

  Sevington Inland Border Facility, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE

  Surface water drainage remediation works.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications