Planning applications in Ashford, February 2025

Longacres Garden Centre, Cemetery Lane, Ashford, TN24 9JZ

5 Day Notification - Work being carried out at Longacres Garden Centre this week , these trees are in a TPO area however one is a broken branch and the other is a tree which is leaning onto another tree from wind damage.

36, Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ

Change of garage doors from metal doors to glazed doors (retrospective).

Ashford Fire Station, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/2325 for Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) & 9 (capture of smoke) of planning permission 22/01011/AS (Partial remodelling and upgrading of existing fire station including demolition of existing live fire training building and construction of new live fire training building) to allow changes to external ductwork around the building.

54-56, Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6HT

Display of 1no externally illuminated replacement fascia sign.

Land rear of 7 to 14, Harmers Way, Egerton

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00627/AS (Erection of 13 dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure) to amend the site layout and house types for plots 1-8.

Quince Tree Orchard, Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3LJ

Proposed new crossover to create an entrance/exit driveway.

28 Dexter Close, Kennington, TN25 4QG

Garage conversion

Mill Cottage, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, TN27 0AY

Prior Notification received for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.60m, eaves height of 2.40m and overall height of 3.80m.

7 Kingsley Gate, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9FL

Variation of condition 14 (soft landscaping) of planning permission 18/01343/AS (Partial demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective). Erection of 7no. single storey bungalows (5no. detached and 2no. semi-detached) for the over-55's (over-55's restriction on new build units only) with associated alterations to access (revision to planning permission 14/01324/AS)) to allow for pleached trees not to be replaced.

82, Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LJ

T1 Oak Tree - Crown reduction to the side closest to the property back by 1.5 to 2 meters. T2 Ash Tree - Removal of the over extended limb that reaches over the 2 neighbouring properties

Jellybeans Pre School Day Nursery, Field View, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3NZ

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Bike Storage Facilities) of Planning Application PA/2024/1854

Land And Building Adjacent To Stone Corner Farmhouse, Ebony Road, Stone, TN30 7JG

Details submitted pursuant conditions 3 (Materials), 6 (Lighting design strategy), 9 (Biodiversity), 10 (Sewage disposal) & 11 (Landscaping) for Planning Permission PA/2024/0334

Kpc House, Canterbury Road, Willesborough, TN24 0BP

Lawful development certificate - Proposed - change of use from General Industrial (B2) to commercial storage (B8) for unit 2.

Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0128 for (Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units) to allow changes to the site layout and external appearance of the building.

Grosvenor Hall, Cemetery Lane, Ashford, TN25 4AJ

5 Day Notification. Request to cut Laurel Tree (TPO Tag No 2383) back to prevent damage to vehicles, lorries and coaches, entering the Grosvenor Hall site

Overhead Lines at Ferry Inn, Appledore Road, Stone

UK Power Networks propose to replace the existing low voltage 50mm two wire ABC overhead line with a 4 wire 90mm ABC overhead line to upgrade the supply to 3 phase for the residents. The purpose of the overhead line upgrade is to allow for the upgrading of local resident's cutout fuses to 100amp so they may install electric car charging points on their properties when requested.

44 Manorfield, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5YW

Application for Lawful development certificate - proposed - single storey rear extension

33 Cudworth Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0BG

Outbuilding with storage area to include bin and cycle stores and a home office above following removal of existing metal sheds.

58 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AX

New listing - List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. The building is now listed at Grade II. List Entry Number: 1491959 Summary: Bank, 1866, to designs by Frederick Chancellor. Extended around 1970 and upper floors converted flats in 2016. More information can be found at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list

Rogley Farm, Cranbrook Road, Biddenden, TN27 8ET

Two storey side extension

Land West of Watling Garage, Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7HG

Relocation of car wash area (retrospective)

10 Wells Close, Tenterden, TN30 6QJ

Proposed single story rear conservatory.

27, Snowbell Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3NF

Proposed two storey side extension

Tesco Stores Ltd, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LN

T10 & T11 - Cypress trees - dead and fell to ground level to replace. T121 & T122 - Downey Birch Trees - fell to ground level due to a number of issues - to be replaced. T123 - Salix spp. (Willow species) - Crown lift to 3 metres due to; Low branches, minor dead wood and narrow forks with included bark. T124 - Betula pendula (Silver Birch) - Crown lift to 3 metres due to: Ivy or climbing plants on main stem T-125 - Willow species -pollard to previous pollarding points and coppice stems - Current height 7m after works 5m. T153 - Himalayan Birch - dead -fell to 50mm above ground level to be replaced. T152- common Lime - crown lift to 3m, remove broken limb and cut back branches encroaching property by 2m. T153 - Himalayan Birch - fell dead tree to be replaced. T154 - Downy Birch - fell dead tree to be replaced. T155 - Silver Birch - cutting back from street furniture current crown diameter 9m, crown reduce by 2m. New crown diameter 7m overall spread.

1 Bramley, Field Mill Road, Egerton, TN27 9AS

Proposed single storey rear extension. Door canopies to front and side elevations. Loft conversion with rear dormers and roof lights. Creation of new driveway.

Thornleigh, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5AN

Change of use of an existing outbuilding and the land to ancillary residential use. (retrospective)

White House Farm, Hareplain Road, Biddenden, TN27 8LN

Prior Notification for a detached agricultural building for the storage of machinery and straw.

Garage Sites East Of 8 And Rear Of 17, Hurst Road, Kennington, TN24 9PS

Proposed single-storey dwelling

Land off Front Road, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3SA

Details submitted pursuant to condition 18 of appeal APP/E2205/W/21/3289039 (bus stop improvements) of planning permission 21/01284/AS.

Little Chilmington, Chilmington Green Road, Great Chart, TN23 3DN

T (Tree 1)- Black Poplar- Lateral branch to be removed - over hanging neighbours garden, concerns of safety T (Tree 5) - Black Poplar - 3 Lateral branches to be removed - over hanging neighbours garden, concerns of safety

Woodside, Nickley Wood Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1LZ

Raising of roof to accommodate loft conversion, including 3 roof lights

Unit 10, Tavis Business Centre, 3 Hall Avenue, Orbital Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0YY

Proposed refurbishment of existing industrial unit including changes to fenestration

Land off Front Road, Woodchurch, Kent, TN26 3SA

Non material amendment to application NOT/2023/2160 for "Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale for the erection of 40 dwellings (including affordable housing and 2 custom-build units), structural planting and landscaping, public open space with ecological enhancements, children’s play area, surface water flood mitigation, vehicular access point, and associated ancillary works and infrastructure pursuant to outline planning permission 21/01284/AS". To regularise approved plans within Condition 1

Swallow Court & Dashmonden Coach House, High Halden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BD

Proposed 3 bay garage to serve Swallow Court and Dashmonden Coach House

Land approx 400 meters Northeast of Rawsley Farm, Cripple Hill, High Halden

Prior notification for agricultural storage building

4 The Lindens, St Benets Way, Tenterden, TN30 6QT

T1 - Oak Tree Lower crown - reduce pack to previous points or by 1.5-2m where reduction points do not exist. Upper crown - reduce to beyond dieback but ensuring the a reasonable profile is achieved rather than 'topping. (Superseded specification -Reduce lateral branches over garden and car park by 2 metres including height. Reason for works - Tree is located closely to the house.)

Beech Tree Farm, Woodchurch Road, Appledore, TN26 2BJ

Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a replacement building to provide an annexe with store / workshop.

Amberley, Ashford Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2EW

External material changes and changes to fenestration including addition of rooflights.

Ashford Social Security Office, International House, Dover Place TN23 1HT

Extension of plant cage into parking provision and addition of ventilation louvres to East and West facades.

Frogs Hill Cottage, Frogs Hill, Newenden, TN18 5PX

T1: Lime tree - Section dismantle to ground level due to low aesthetic value and condition of the tree. Replant with a new lime close to the trees location, allowing the avenue of limes to continue by putting a better specimen in place.

Dental Surgery, 225 Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AF

Single storey rear extension to existing dental surgery

Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to condition 49 (Noise & Vibration - Plant) Plot 1 only of planning permission 15/01671/AS

27, Abbott Way, Tenterden, TN30 7BZ

Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00685/AS for Proposed conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation to allow changes to create a bedroom with ensuite instead of a home gym with changes to fenestration.

Land adjacent to 74 New Street, Ashford, TN24 8TT

Display of 2 x freestanding internally illuminated digital poster displays

5, Hinxhill Road, Brook, TN24 0ZF

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - construction of single storey lean to conservatory

25, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TH

Listed building consent for 2no domed fabric canopies installed over windows to front elevation of building

Rother Lea, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, TN18 5QD

Fitting of black weatherboarding to brickwork

Ashford Road Service Station, Ashford Road, Chilham, CT4 8EE

Details submitted pursuant to discharge condition 3 (ii) (contamination - site investigation), of planning permission 18/00120/AS

Land between Doctors Surgery and 80, The Street, Appledore, Kent, Appledore, TN26 2AE

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to planning permission 19/00997/AS for Proposed development of 12 new two storey dwellings consisting of 8 x 3 bed properties and 4 x 4 bed properties with associated parking, gardens and landscaping works including a proposed village planted linear park and pedestrian crossing to allow changes to size of garden for plots 8 and 9.

Island Cottage, Appledore Road, Stone, TN30 7JL

2no. self-build chalet bungalows with associated parking and landscape works following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.