Planning applications in Ashford, August 2025

Site of, 55 Mabledon Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8BN

Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00750/AS for Proposed two and three storey residential development on former light industrial site, comprising 12no. two and three bedroom townhouses and 8no. two bedroom apartments, and associated parking and landscaping to allow additional balconies, changes to fenestration, changes to floor to floor heights, internal layouts and window panel configuration.

1 Mill Cottage, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EW

Lawful development Certificate - Proposed single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory.

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

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

86 Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AW

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed lean to extension following the removal of existing conservatory and shed.

59 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LR

T1 Bay Tree - Reduce the tree by approximately 1 metre, uniform all round. Reason for works - General maintenance of the tree to keep it in a manageable condition.

Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

T1 and T2 Leylandii Trees - To Fell - Reason for works - Increase light to the house and open up that side of the driveway so it can be used for its proposed purpose safely. T3 Magnolia Tree - 2 boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its southern side, two boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its western side, and two boughs by approx. 2m to its eastern side. Reason for works - Tree maintenance.

The Granary, 1 Beulah Cottages, Harris Lane, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3HN

Change of use of land to residential plus construction of proposed single storey side extension (part retrospective)

8, Aspen Drive, Ashford, TN23 3QP

T1 Unknown Species - To fell - Reason for works - Overgrown and affecting nearby buildings, no space for replanting to take place.

1, Grange Crescent, Tenterden, TN30 6DY

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Foul & Surface Water Drainage), 6 (External Lighting), 8 (Landscaping Scheme), 9 (Biodiversity), 10 (Parking) & 12 (Water Efficiency) of Planning Application 22/00680/AS

South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, TN25 7HS

Use of existing commercial building for storage and distribution purposes (Use Class B8) (Retrospective)

The Park, Agricultural Buildings At, Hamstreet Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1NL

Demolition of six existing agricultural buildings and the conversion of two former agricultural buildings to form two dwellings (self-build) with associated landscaping and parking

Stonebridge Manor, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PY

Installation of three single sided post signs, two sets of non illuminated individual letters, one wall mounted externally illuminated welcome sign and one non illuminated logo.

6 Mount Pleasant, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DN

Proposed extension to existing dropped kerb plus the paving over of front garden.

Willow Tree Hair and Beauty, Willow Tree House, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, TN26 2EQ

Variation of condition 3 (opening hours) and 8 (external lighting) of planning permission 20/00130/AS for Change of use of land to incorporate rear extension to existing salon building and extension to car park

58, Bond Road, Ashford, TN23 7UJ

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed dropped kerb and hardstanding

Romney House, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AD

T1 - Willow Tree - Re-pollard 4m in height and laterally, limbs back to previous points.

13, 15, 17 and 19 Mill View, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0EL

Details submitted pursuant to condition 7 (Completion Report) for planning application PA/2023/0503.

White Owl Barn, Reading Street, Tenterden, TN30 7HS

Proposed detached single storey, 2 bay garage and garden store with gym/home office space, games room incidental to the main dwelling.

The Cottage On The Green, Church Road, Warehorne, TN26 2LL

T1 - Conifer - Removal of remaining 6ft tree stump with no growth.

Greenacres, Rose Hill, Stone, TN30 7HG

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (DLL for Great Crested Newts), 5 ( Construction & Transport Management Plan) & 6 (Sewage) for planning permission PA/2022/3067

William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, TN24 0LZ

Removal of existing concrete cladding panels to high level water towers, erection of new supporting steel frames with new metal louvre cladding.

23, Sotherton, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0EZ

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed new fence

Scotland and Bates, Heath Road, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2AJ

Variation of condition 5 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PA/2023/1360 for Creation of a staff car parking area, boundary treatments, and landscaping; to allow for an an amendment to Landscaping Plans. (Retrospective)

Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN

Erection of commercial Class E units following demolition of redundant glasshouse building, along with landscape and biodiversity enhancements

7, Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 2 (Rainwater goods) 4 (External wall sections, eaves & ridge detailing, roof lights) 5 (Method Statement Roof Timber & Chimney stack repairs) and 7 (Peg Tiles & Hanging Tiles) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0766

Ashenden Farm, Bell Lane, Biddenden, TN27 8LD

Erection of detached dwelling following demolition of existing barn.

36 The Limes, Stanhope, Ashford, TN23 3NX

I am asking for permission to remove the tree to avoid any future tragedy or alternatively remove the remaining limbs from the tree.

12, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4NS

Proposed single-storey rear extension with roof light. Fenestration alterations. Following the demolition of an existing conservatory

Boat House, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, TN25 7BN

Proposed two-storey rear extension

Heath Farm, Lenham Heath Road, Charing, ME17 2BT

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - for One main dwelling, 3-bed, one small outbuilding and a barn, two barn storage and a garage. One mobile home and a portacabin

Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, TN24 0GB

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge condition 34 (B) only (Framework Commercial Travel Plans) of planning permission 18/00098/AS

Kiosk 1, Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SD

Non-material amendment to condition 2 of planning permission ref PA/2025/0964 (Application for the temporary use of land as a winter market, including the erection of up to 21 no. temporary wooden market stalls). Condition 2 amended to read - The market hereby approved shall only be open to customers from 1st November to 1st January (inclusive) in each calendar year up until 3rd January 2030. All stalls and equipment associated with the market use shall be removed, and the land returned to its former condition, on or before 3rd January in each calendar year until 3rd January 2030.

Bakery House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

T1 - elder tree (Sambucus Nigra) - to fell T2 - ornamental pear (Peru’s calleryana) - to fell as dead T3 - ornamental pear - crown reduction by 3 metres. T4 - wild cherry (prunus avium) - crown lift by 2.5 metres The reason for the works are to improve light amenity to the property and for the safety of the occupants and other members of the public.

Barn South West of, Cot Farm, Cot Lane, Biddenden

Proposed change of use and conversion of storage barn to form a single-storey dwelling (self-build/custom-build)

Site south of roundabout at, Bridge Road, Ashford

Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01112/AS for Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/01365/AS (Erection of a freestanding restaurant with drive-thru facility, car parking, landscaping and associated works, including Customer Order Displays (COD), Goal Post Height Restrictor and Play Frame) to include minor amendments to the scheme, including the minimal relocation of the building to avoid an easement to allow changes to include electric cupboard under eaves.

1, Harmers Way, Egerton, TN27 9DN

Details submitted pursuant to condition 7 (details of the floor plans, elevations and fenestration of Plots 2, 8 and 9/10) of planning permission PA/2025/0247

Dawkins, Romden Road, Romden, Smarden, TN27 8RB

Erection of garage/workshop and attached car port

Glovers, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

T1 - Laurus nobilis- Bay tree. The tree is currently approx 10m tall and over 6m in width. Crown reduction bringing the tree down to 3m in height and reducing the canopy spread by half.

Agricultural Land at, Clover Farm (aka Daniel Farm), The Pinnock, Pluckley

Erection of 6no holiday-let's, 2no car barns, gazebo and a fishing pond. Extension of access track and associated landscaping.

Ruffynes Barn, Church Lane, Aldington

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - confirmation of lawful start of planning permission 21/00871/AS

Henden Place, 15 The Green, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3PF

Listed building consent for joinery repairs to two ground floor front bay windows (southwest facing) and replacement of two third floor attic dormer windows (south east and north east facing) and one side door (south east facing)

Proposed Retail Units, Fourges Way, Ashford, TN25 4DT

Detail submitted pursuant to condition 28 (Lighting) of Planning Permission 18/00405/AS

Land south of Captains Wood, Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth

Details submitted pursuant to condition 9 (Part B only) (Materials) of Planning Permission 16/00125/AS

Proposed Retail Units, Fourges Way, Ashford, TN25 4DT

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 29 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points) of Planning Permission 18/00405/AS

23 Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1DG

Regulation 77 application relating to NOT/2024/1278 (Prior Approval for conversion of the first and second-floor offices to 2 no. 2 bed flats.)

Caldecott House, Hythe Road, Smeeth, TN25 6SP

Raised wooden structure including decking areas and disabled access ramp for outdoor learning and recreational activities

The Old Grain Barn, Amage Road, Wye, TN25 5DE

Variation of Condition 17 (Approved Plans) of planning application 20/00216/AS (Conversion of redundant grain drying barn to a single dwelling; removal of experimental drying silo concrete plinth and provision of new landscaping, fencing and associated access and parking) to allow for changes to the building design and layout