Shirkoak Farm, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3PZ

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/00548/AS Granted

  Shirkoak Farm, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3PZ

  Proposed conversion of existing outbuilding to holiday let.

  Decided 25 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 2 Mar 2022

   Received by Ashford

2. 14 Apr 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 25 April 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.

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• Shirkoak Farm, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3PZ

  22/00548/AS Submitted 6 Apr 2022 0m away

  Proposed conversion of existing outbuilding to holiday let.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Hendon Barn, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3QP

  PA/2025/1992 Submitted 28 Oct 2025 157m away

  Change of use of barn and related hard-standing from a wood-chip drying use to use within Classes B2 and E(giii) for the maintenance and servicing of vehicles and farm machinery (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Avoca, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QW

  21/02253/AS Submitted 29 Dec 2021 253m away

  Proposed single storey barn to be used for 10no self storage units, including change of use of land from storage area for builder's yard to general storage

  Granted Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Avoca, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QW

  21/02043/AS Submitted 24 Nov 2021 253m away

  Lawful development certificate - existing - lawful use of the barn for self storage

  Decided Lawful development 4 docs

• Avoca, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QW

  21/02046/AS Submitted 24 Nov 2021 253m away

  Lawful development certificate - existing - lawful use of the barn for self storage

  Decided Lawful development 7 docs

• Minstrels, 58 Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RP

  21/00199/TP Submitted 20 Sep 2021 408m away

  Description: T1 Birch - To fell to ground level. Reason- the tree has outgrown its location and it is causing damage to the boundary fence. The roots are growing under the neighbours driveway and the tree is in close proximity to the neighbouring property. The main stem is also leaning towards the neighbouring property.

  Granted Trees 5 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/0520 Withdrawn

  Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD

  Construction of a 20m by 40m menage / riding arena

  16 Mar 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0312 Withdrawn

  89-91, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SA

  Proposed change of use of the existing offices (Class E) to four residential flats (Use Class C3) and associated works

  17 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0579 Granted

  Oakwood, Sparrow Hatch Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3ED

  Change of use of existing studio to a one bedroom self-contained holiday let together with the replacement of a window with a French door and decking

  25 Mar 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0284 Granted

  Horton View, Fiddling Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 6AP

  Change of use to expand established residential curtilage and retention of ancillary mixed use outbuilding (Retrospective)

  12 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1116 Granted

  International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HT

  Proposed relocation of the plant space of International House from the ground floor to roof.

  23 Jun 2026 Full applications