The White Cottage, Lewd Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NP

1. 17 Nov 2021

   Received by Ashford

2. 1 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Existing Use/Development Is Lawful

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 1 March 2023, 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 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.

• The Barn, Little Biddenden Green Farm, Lewd Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NP

  19/01578/AS Submitted 11 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  Retrospective application for the erection of a replacement close board fence and decking area.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs
  Small domestic

• The White Cottage, Lewd Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NP

  PA/2024/1453 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 300 yards away

  Proposed horse walker and turn out area.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• The White Cottage, Lewd Lane, Smarden, TN27 8NP

  OTH/2024/2103 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 300 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (material schedule) and 4 (Ecological Enhancement plan) of planning permission PA/2024/1453

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• Long Meadow, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8NQ

  PA/2026/0604 Submitted 27 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  Proposed 2 x two-storey, self-build dwellings with detached garages, including a home office with storage above, and biodiversity mitigation. Following the demolition of an existing dwelling and dilapidated sheds.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 26 docs
  Domestic

• Brenton House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NQ

  NOT/2026/0891 Submitted 15 May 2026 300 yards away

  5 day notice - T6 Oak - declining tree with dieback and epicormic growth. Reduce by 50% to risk manage for location.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Stanley House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8NQ

  PA/2026/1005 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single storey lean-to greenhouse to the south elevation; installation of replacement balustrades and remodelling of the existing external staircase including removal of canopy; insertion of a partition wall at first floor level to facilitate separation of home office and occasional guest accommodation; installation of a Juliet balcony to the north elevation; replacement first floor external door and windows including infilling of one window opening; replacement garage doors with traditional barn-style timber doors; internal alterations including installation of a ground floor shower room/WC and insulation throughout in connection with the conversion of the outbuilding to a self-contained home office with occasional guest accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 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