Planning applications in Ashford, September 2025

55 Chulkhurst, Biddenden, TN27 8EF

Lawful Development Certificate- Proposed vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

6 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AP

Display of 1no externally illuminated fascia sign, 1no externally illuminated hanging sign and 1no internally located LED digital display. (part retrospective)

Park Mall and associated car parks, Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8RY

Demolition of the existing Shopping Centre and multi-storey car parks including associated structures, retention of frontage Units 92 and 94 on High Street. Formation of a temporary surface-level car park with 200 spaces including temporary associated ancillary works for a period of up to 5 years

Field Side, Pound Lane, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EJ

Erection of a two storey rear extension with roof-lights to match existing.

Park Mall and associated car parks, Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8RY

Listed Building Consent for the demolition of the adjacent existing Shopping Centre.

Unit 3 Tenterden Station Estate, Station Road, Tenterden , TN30 6HE

Change of Use from Storage (B8) to Wellness and Fitness Studio (Class E(d)) with addition of fire door to South East elevation and glazed pedestrian door to North West elevation.

107, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

Proposed outbuilding for ancillary accommodation following demolition of existing garage.

Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing, TN27 0BT

Proposal for the continued use of land for a 4no plot Gypsy / Traveller Site with 5no mobile homes, 4no touring caravans, 4no existing dayrooms, 3no existing access, 3no existing sheds and 1no new access with associated fencing and landscaping. (Retrospective)

Ashford College, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1NN

Construction of a three storey extension comprising 1,710 sqm GIA/1,848 sqm GEA (Use Class F1) to provide additional teaching and ancillary accommodation for Ashford College , roof top plant enclosure, landscaping and ancillary works to the north of the existing College buildings and fronting Station Road.

Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4iii (Archaeological Evaluation) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0484

Land east of railway and north of John Lewis at Home, Fougeres Way, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 16 (Bicycle Storage) & 17 (Bicycle facilities - in relation to Units 5 and 7 Only) of Planning Permission 18/00405/AS

The Pines, Ash Hill, Ruckinge, TN26 2PE

Change of use and conversion of 1no outbuilding and associated land for holiday let use, with associated access works and demolition of 1no cabin (Part retrospective)

55 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6HZ

Proposal for the retention of a timber summer house associated pergola, shed and bar (retrospective)

Court Lodge Manor, Pound Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3JE

Proposed garage conversion into a self contained annexe with 3 front dormer windows to first floor and roof light to north elevation, with associated fenestration

Salterfen, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

Proposed single-storey side extension, two-storey rear extension, and alterations to the front porch, with associated internal alterations and landscaping works, following the demolition of existing conservatory and utility, retaining the existing balcony on the first floor.

Land adjacent to 73a, Kennington Road, Willesborough

Removal of dead tree under a 5 day notice

17 Marlborough Way, Kennington, TN24 9HH

Proposed single-storey front extension.

14, Kiln Field, Tenterden, TN30 7BY

T3 :- Lombardi Poplar - Reduce height by approximately 12 metres, cutting back to previous points.

55 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FR

Proposed change of use of ground floor from Office (Class E) to a Convenience Store

55 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FR

Display of 1no illuminated sign and 1no internally illuminated projecting sign on the front elevation.

Cedar House Farm, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DL

Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 No. (Self-Build) dwellings with associated car barns, parking and landscaping, together with creation of new access (Amended description)

9 Shepway, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EJ

Construction of new infill extension and alteration to existing conservatory roof following demolition of existing extension

Houghton Farm House, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HE

Listed Building Consent for insertion of walls, change window to door on ground floor North elevation.

22 High Street, Rolvenden, TN17 4LN

Demolition of the former garage and associated buildings and the erection of 7 dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure

4 Lodge Wood Drive, Ashford, TN25 4GA

Erection of single storey side/rear extension to create a self-contained annexe following demolition of side garage

67 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD

Listed Building Consent for proposed internal alterations and reordering of existing layout plus the reinstatement of existing inglenook fireplace.

27 Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NX

Tree A- Large Thuja situated in the rear garden needs a reduction of between 2.5-3.5m on all limbs as causing excessive shade. The tree will be reduced in height to previous cuts and the canopy brought in to form a cone shape.

Houghton Farm House, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HE

Change of use from dwelling to 8 no bed hotel. Change window to door on ground floor North elevation. Construction of 8no garden lodges.

6-10 North Street, Ashford, TN24 8JN

Change of use of the first floor Flat 1 from ancillary staff accommodation to small HMO (C4). (retrospective)

Overhead Lines running southwest for 1km from Great Engeham Manor, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch

Increasing the HV overhead line conductors from 2 wires to 3 wires along the alignment highlighted red on the attached plan and upgrading the LV overhead line to ABC along the alignment highlighted in yellow on the plan. There will also be an additional pole installed to support the new upgraded transformer on pole 736215 and two additional stay wires, one each on poles 878783 and 878784

48-50 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN

Proposed 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign board and associated vinyl graphics.

Mr Bean, 8 Sayers Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6BW

Installation of kitchen and extraction system to rear elevation.

The Byre Hadmans Place, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

Installation of 10 No. solar panels on the south elevation of the existing workshop roof.

48-50 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN

Proposed replacement fenestration and installation of roller shutter

82 & 84 Linden Road, Ashford, TN24 8BP

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Amalgamation of No 82 and 84 Linden Road to a single dwellinghouse

Agricultural Buildings at, Little Forsham Farm, Wassall Lane, Rolvenden

Prior Notification for general purpose agricultural building.

Frith Court Farm, The Pinnock, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0SY

Widening of vehicular access, creation of hardstanding yard and formation of bunded earthworks (Retrospective)

Cackle Hill Lakes, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JW

Installation of two non illuminated advertising signs located adjacent to the highway (retrospective)

Agricultural Building South of Tatu Retreat at Tatu Barn, High Halden Road, Biddenden

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - taking up and replacing the existing floor, surface with new concrete floor, along improving and underpinning the foundations.

35 Earlsworth Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0DN

Proposed ground floor rear extension and all associated works.

18 Gybbons Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LL

T1: Lime Tree - fell tree which has caused disturbance to neighbour's driveway and adjacent conservatory. This species of tree is too large for its location. Applicant wishes to plant a Rowan or Hawthorn to replace this tree.

25 Haymakers Lane, Singleton, TN23 4GL

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

Lossenham Farm, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, Cranbrook, TN18 5QQ

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PA/2025/0545 for Erection of new farm office following the demolition of existing tractor barn to allow for reorientation of building.

Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8HD

Two storey rear extension following demolition of existing

1 Little Robhurst, High Halden, TN26 3NG

T1, 2 & 3 Ash trees – Fell due to Ash dieback. T7 Apple tree – Fell damaged tree. T4 Northern White Cedar, T5 Paperbark Maple, T6 Japanese Maple – Fell smaller trees growing in the middle of the garden.

The Conningbrook Hotel, 315 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9QR

T1 - Horse chestnut - Crown reduction of height from 18m to 15m and width from 6m to 4m. Canopy of tree is growing over the boundary in to the neighbouring gardens, blocking light to the small gardens.

Mansion Copse Farm, Church Lane, Hothfield, TN26 1EL

Prior notification for proposed improvements to existing track, to create a turning circle and stacking bay.

Land rear of 17 Townland Close, Biddenden

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (construction and transport management plan), 4 (EV chargers), 7 (bicycle storage), 8 (refuse), 10 (sustainable surface water drainage scheme), 12 (disposal of sewage), 13 (materials), 15 (archaeology), 19 (surface water), 22 (construction environmental management plan), 25 (Great Crested Newts), 26 (PV panels/air source heat pumps) of planning permission PA/2024/1272

The Nook, Buck Street, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AR

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Bicycle Storage), 6 (Ecological Enhancement Plan), 8 (Soft Landscape), 10 (Walls, fences & hard surfacing) & 11 (External Lighting) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0277

Land at Gate House (16A Townland Close) and land to the south and east of Gate House (16A Townland Close), Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AR

Details submitted pursuant to the Biodiversity Gain plan informative for planning permission PA/2024/1272