Planning applications in Ashford, December 2025

2 Beech Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1EA

Proposed two storey side and single storey front porch extensions with changes to fenestration (Part retrospective)

The Cricket Ground, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, TN18 5PN

Installation of cricket nets with an Astro Turf base, extension of the car parking hardstanding area and the construction of a wooden decking area to provide an emergency disabled access adjacent to the northern fire exit from the new village hall building (Retrospective)

5 Lilac Court, Ashford, TN23 3LZ

· Up to 3m reduction from the height of the Oak ensuring that cuts are made to a side branch of at least one-third diameter of the parent limb · Reduction of the two large, lower laterals by 3m to a suitable growth point. · Reduction of the remainder of the crown by 2-3m to suitable growth points ensuring that a natural-looking crown profile is achieved. · Crown lift to 6m (Superseded spec - T1 - Oak tree - Reduce height by 5m, reduce over extended limb by 4m, target prune remaining crown from between 1-2m to 4m. Remove epicormic growth to 8m from ground level)

Elnathan, Grange Road, Tenterden, TN30 6EF

Proposed single-storey side extension.

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

G1 - Pyrus communis trees - cut back branches that are in close contact with the building by 2 metres to allow for new re-growth.

Land between 10 and 13 Heathside, Appledore, Kent, Appledore, TN26 2AT

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Landscaping Scheme), 6 (External Lighting) and 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning permission 22/00567/AS.

Woodland next to Townland, Six Fields Path, Tenterden

G1 - Mixed variety of Maple, Lime and Ash woodland edge trees - Reduction of lateral branches by up to 2m. Reason for works - Reduce end weight and pull them back from interfering with neighbouring properties and over head services, while maintaining a woodland path.

The Riverside Centre, Clockhouse, Ashford, TN23 4YN

Erection of porch and associated alterations to fenestration with landscaping following demolition of existing porch.

11, Johnson Close, Willesborough, TN24 0UE

Proposed porch

Sioux, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JD

The conversion and extension of redundant stables into a single dwelling house, alongside a change of use of land to form associated amenity, parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements following demolition of some outbuildings and removal of sand school.

Mackley Farm, Knock Hill, Stone, TN30 7JX

Solar panels to be mounted on east facing roof slope of agricultural barn

Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Drainage), 5 (Biodiversity) 8 (Decking & Balustrade) & 10 (Code of construction) of Planning Permission 22/00605/AS

Four Acres, Charing Heath Road, Charing, TN27 0AL

Variation of condition 2 (Occupancy restrictions) of allowed appeal reference App/E2205/C/15/3134481 (ENF/2023/0262) to allow further caravans on the proposed site - a total of 4 static and two tourers

Princes Pond, 1 Bears Green, Bears Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN23 3US

Conversion of loft space including installation of rooflights to front and rear elevation, and construction of single storey rear extension

Land North by Northwest of 2 Brimstone Road, Hamstreet

Details submitted pursuant to the Biodiversity Gain Plan informative for planning permission PA/2025/0600.

Little Ramsden, Reading Street, Tenterden, TN30 7HS

Removal of agricultural occupancy condition from planning permission AS/WE/3/58/35P - an agricultural dwelling (Retrospective)

Former Science Buildings, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EJ

11 no dwellings with access and landscaping following the demolition of former educational buildings.

3, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

T1 – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown reduction from current dimensions of 11m high × 11m wide to a final height and spread of approximately 7.5 m. T2 – Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) - crown lift to approximately 2m, removing only the necessary lower growth to provide clearance. T3 & T4 – Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - Cut to ground level in preparation for stump grinding. G4 – Leylandii Hedge (Cupressus × leylandii) - Reduce height by approximately 1 m to achieve a final height of around 1.5 m. G5 – Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1m back to previous reduction points. Current height 2.2m; final height approximately 1.2m.

4, Amelia House, Laurel Court, Chilmington Green, TN23 3UH

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed open front garden room

Wesleyan Chapel, The Street, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2AE

Creation of 2 no. guest off road parking spaces with electric vehicle charging to serve the holiday let.

Land north east of known as Gales Field, Crocken Hill Road

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 6 (Lighting Design Plan) & 16 (Details of Walls, fences and Gates)

Hillside, Blind Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AU

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 6 (Bicycle Storage) & 9 (Landscaping Scheme) for planning permission PA/2023/0623

Former Wye College Campus, High Street, Wye

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/2254 for Variation of condition 1 (approved Plans) for planning permission PA/2024/0699 to allow changes to balconies from glazed to black metal.

13 Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way, Ashford, TN23 6NF

Change of use from class B1/8 to F1 use. First aid training centre (Retrospective )

Land 150meters South of Little Oak Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden

Development of an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility (energy crops only, no waste) delivering Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), landscaping, associated infrastructure and other ancillary works.

Vitters Oak Barn, Old Surrenden Manor Road, Bethersden, TN26 3DW

Change of use of agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a custom build dwellinghouse, side patio canopy extension, changes to fenestration and the erection of a detached carport/store. Following the demolition of the stables.

Land 25 metres South by South East of Southfields, Stanhope Road, Stanhope, Ashford.

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (external colour) & 6 (Landscaping scheme) of planning permission PA/2024/2000

Conley Barn, Bulltown Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 5NB

Two-storey triple garage.

Weeks Land Farm, Weeks Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JX

Listed Building Consent for the indoor alterations of a ground floor utility room to include fitted units , door placement in existing opening and concealing of the existing door, first floor en-suite and second floor en-suite to include the creation of a partition wall.

Lanary Oast, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JJ

Removal of conditions 1 and 2 of planning permission 17/01806/AS

16 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9HB

Listed Building Consent for replacement of modern windows with slimline timber casements with central glazing bar. Replacement of existing rooflight in rear catslide roof with a Conservation style escape rooflight.

7, Lodge Wood Drive, Ashford, TN25 4GA

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1464 for "Proposed single storey side extension, garage conversion and link extension, in addition to erection of boundary fences & gate, replacement conservatory roof with solar panels." to allow changes to the size of the side extension from 4m x 6.9m, to 3.4m x 7.4m and an increase in height of the boundary fence.

Cobalt House, Orbital Park, Monument Way, Sevington TN24 0HB

Display of non-illuminated 1no fascia and new decal vinyl to 2no existing totums (Retrospective)

Weeks Land Farm, Weeks Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JX

Proposed conversion of existing outbuilding into an ancillary annexe with associated works.

Hoseney House, Sandy Lane, Tenterden, TN30 7DA

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (materials) & 4 (scaled sections) of planning permission PA/2025/0884.

The Bothy, 9 Church Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DA

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission 21/00572/AS for "Demolition of No.9 The Bothy and the erection of a replacement dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping." to allow for a single shed to the side

Harbourne vineyard, Harbourne lane, High Halden, TN26 3JD

Use of a current winery building for the sale of wine and wine tasting, including the sale of hot refreshments, snacks and local gifts. Siting of a composting toilet for staff and visitors.

29 Alfred Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0PH

Creation of a vehicular access with dropped kerb to the back garden, to create off road parking area.

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

Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/00986/AS for "Demolition of the existing properties and the construction of a 64-bedroom care home (C2 Use Class) with associated parking and development." to allow the addition of a glazed canopy feature at the main entrance.

Ashford Baptist Church, St Johns Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PS

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (External Materials) for planning permission PA/2022/2346

Barton House, 22 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9HB

T1 Sycamore - cut back by 4 metres to the boundary line G1 Laurel group - cut back by 2 metres to the boundary line T2 ash - cut back by 3 metres to the boundary line

Land between the Pig and Whistle Farmhouse and Minden Cottage, Ashford Road, Great Chart

Details submitted pursuant to condition 23 (Lighting design strategy for biodiversity) for planning permissions 21/01315/AS and PA/2022/2030

Oldbury, Brissenden Green Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BJ

Use of site as an agricultural contractor's yard (retrospective)

Nettlestead, Mill Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SL

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Changes to fenestration, replacement of existing balustrade with glass, timber screen fence to yard.

Land between Woodchurch Road and Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AY

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge condition 34 (Code of Construction Practice) of planning permission 21/00790/AS (Outline phase of development Only)

56 Lower Vicarage Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AS

Proposed extension to vehicle crossover.

55, Site Of, 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 changes to layout, replace some walls with 2.1m high fencing.

8 Pope Gardens, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SQ

Single-storey rear extension.

Blackberry Cottage, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JT

Proposed single-storey rear and side extension.

The Crown Inn, The Street, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JN

Change of use, conversion and extension of a former public house to a single residential dwelling, changes to fenestration, extension and conversion of an existing annexe to provide an independent dwelling, conversion of an existing shelter to a summer house/office, creation of a new parking area together with hard and soft landscaping following demolition of sheds. (part retrospective)