Planning applications in Ashford, October 2025

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

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents)of planning permission PA/2024/2314 for "Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to Class E use"; to allow for an altered proposal to detach the existing barn from the neighbouring premises to improve potential fire separation.

Adjacent to No 22 Forge Meads, Wittersham.

T1 Oak - Reduce the western aspect of the crown by 2-3m to good growth points, leaving a rounded crown profile. T2 Field Maple - Reduce the western aspect of the crown by 2-3m to good growth points, leaving a rounded crown profile. Reason for works - Encroachment and excessive shading. By carrying out the above mentioned specification it will allow sufficient clearance to property and abate both issues.

The Old Ebony School House, Reading Street, Tenterden

Change of use of redundant retail premises to a holiday let and changes to fenestration.

Outbuilding at, Cleomone, Tenterden Road, Biddenden

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion from a commercial building to a dwelling

38 Heather Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6PL

Proposed two-storey side and rear extension and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and extension of terrace area.

The Barn, Ranpura Farm, Bowl Road, Charing

Certificate of Lawful Development for existing development, comprising the continued use of The Barn as an independent self-contained dwellinghouse.

6 Willow Drive, Hamstreet, TN26 2HY

Installation of garden timber decking, timber pergola, hot tub, retaining timber wall and regrading / levelling of the rearmost section of the garden (retrospective) and the erection of timber screening to pergola and new sections of side boundary fence (proposed)

London Beach Golf Club, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6HX

Proposed padel court to include fence/screening and associated lighting

Little Dutch , Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3PU

Proposed detached garage.

Four Winds, New Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9DT

Details submitted pursuant to discharge / part discharge conditions 4 (Badger Mitigation Strategy), 5 (Contamination/Groundwater) & 13 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission PA/2022/2093

Four Winds, New Road, Egerton, TN27 9DT

Details submitted pursuant to discharge / part discharge conditions 4 (Contamination) & 11 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning application PA/2023/2005

28 Farm Close, Ashford, TN23 5DN

Two-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension; new first floor window on side elevation

Channel Commercials Plc, Cobbswood Industrial Estate, Hanover Close, Ashford, TN23 1EH

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed vehicle crossover.

The Boat House, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN

Proposed garden room.

High House Farm, Ebony Road, Stone, TN30 7HY

Listed building consent for a two-storey rear extension and changes to fenestration. Following the demolition of the existing rear extension. Internal alterations to the ground floor to replace the existing cloakroom and internal alterations to the 1st floor to form new bathrooms.

Goldwell Bungalow, Tenterden Road, Biddenden

Details pursuant to conditions 5 (Tree Protection), 6 (Ecological Mitigation Strategy) & 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of planning permission PA/2025/0997

Agricutural Buildings rear of, Hornes Place Oast, Kenardington Road, Appledore

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (District Level Licence for Great Crested Newts) of planning permission PA/2025/0340

15 Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LS

T1 - Conifer Golden Ornamental Lawson - Fell - an overgrown conifer which is approximately 10m in height. It is now breaking up the wall surrounding the base and does catch the wind and rocks at the base. This is a very windy site from which you can see Hastings which is about 15 miles away.

The Old Gatehouse, Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EW

Listed Building Consent to demolish the remainder of the toll booth following it being significantly damaged in a road traffic accident/collision.

Land South of Heartsay House, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JY

Proposed open storage barn and associated works

Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart

Application for a Deed of Suspension of Enforcement of Planning Obligations to facilitate the occupation of Extra Affordable Housing at Chilmington Green (Parcels B, C & J (part))

50, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL

T1 - Copper Beech - Fell - The tree is affected by Meripilus Giganticus and 5 years ago we undertook a reduction to extend the life of the tree. However tree surgeons have just reviewed and find that the fungus has extended further and with a probe determined that some of the roots are soft on their undersides.

East Wing, Old Cloth Hall, North Street, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8AG

5 Day Notification to fell for safety reasons

2, Park View Terrace, Tenterden, TN30 6HL

T1 Bay Laurel Tree. T2 Holly Tree. T3 Crab Apple Tree - Reduce new growth by 2.5 metres due to overhanging shed and pathway

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

Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory (partly retrospective).

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

Proposed single storey rear extension with associated fenestration

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

Listed Building Consent for a single storey rear extension and internal alterations to include the removal of a hall cupboard to provide space for a shower to be added to existing toilet area and the utility room to be extended.

Hendon Barn, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3QP

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)

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

Brick pillars to support signage (retrospective)

Barn at, Elvey Farm, Elvey Lane, Pluckley

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an existing agricultural building into two dwelling houses and associated operational development.

Land 20m Northeast of, 55-59 Maytham Road, Rolvenden

Outline application for a One-and-a-half-storey self-build dwelling and detached garage with all matters reserved.

3 Pound Lane, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HG

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed rear in-fill extension.

Manor Pound, Chapel Lane, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9BX

Two-storey annexe to serve Manor Pound

Land between Boughton Cottage and Millview Cottage, Mill Lane, Smarden

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) & 27 (Climate mitigation strategy) for planning permission PA/2023/1175 "Erection of 9 bungalows with the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access from Mill Lane, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure"; to allow for approved solar panels to be substituted for air source heat pumps

Elm Cottage, 5 Gothic Cottages, Westwell Lane, West of Westwell, Westwell, Ashford, TN26 1AH

Conversion of an existing detached garage to create a residential annexe, including the erection of a single-storey rear extension

Court Lodge Farm, The Street, Great Chart, TN23 3AY

Prior notification for an agricultural storage building

Land 100m West of Old Place Cottage, Woodchurch Road, High Halden

Change of use of land to residential caravan site, for one Romani family. To consist of one static caravan, two touring caravans, parking for two cars, with associated hardstanding, new fencing, gate, water treatment plant and infrastructure (part retrospective)

Land rear of 1 and 2 Buckhurst Cottages sites 3 and 4, Ongley Lane, Biddenden

Certificate of lawful development - Existing – Use of caravan for occasional overnight accommodation for recreational/leisure purposes and storing equipment associated with this.

Workers Dwelling 50ms Northeast of, School Lodge Farm, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden

Permanent retention of the existing farm worker’s dwelling (Retrospective)

Burscombe Oast, Burscombe Farm, Coach Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9BB

Erection of a single storey rear extension and a pool house connected by glazed link

Overhead Lines on the West Side and Running the Length of, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden

Replacement of electricity pole and installation of stay wire support replacement pole

79, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5ED

Proposed conversion of existing garage into an annexe, and the removal of a section of wall to allow for the installation of staircase to the loft following the removal of existing spiral staircase.

79, Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5ED

Listed Building Consent for the removal of a section of wall to allow for the installation of staircase to the loft following the removal of existing spiral staircase.

Trybairn, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, Ashford, TN30 7EG

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 2 (Materials), 7 (Landscaping scheme) and 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning permission 19/00628/AS

Vine Cottage, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BB

Proposed Shepherds Hut to be used as an office

Trebyan, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, Ashford, TN30 7EG

Variation of condition 8 (Biodiversity) of planning permission 19/00628/AS to allow for additional time to implement the condition

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

Details submitted pursuant to condition 23 (Construction Method Statement - phases B6-B8 only) of Planning Application 11/00473/AS

Barn 100m North of Vesper Hawk Bungalow, Vesper Hawk Lane, Smarden

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0598 for "Proposed barn for general purpose agricultural storage with ancillary farm office/secure store, associated cesspool and farm track" to allow changes to 1 No. window on the south-west elevation, addition of an internal metal staircase and a staff shower cubicle.

Redundant building at, Redwood House, Canterbury Road, Charing

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (Landscaping), 8 (Bicycle Storage), 12 (External Lighting), 14 (Biodiversity) of Planning Permission 20/01486/AS

Land rear of 1 and 2 Buckhurst Cottages sites 3 and 4, Ongley Lane, Biddenden

5 Day Notification to fell for safety reasons