Planning applications in Ashford, March 2026

1, Forest Cottages, Challock, TN25 4AR

Erection of a polytunnel and greenhouse

Elizabeth Quinn Business Centre, Pluckley Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0AH

Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/01807/AS for the Erection of a single storey building to accommodate an office and beauty salon with associated parking, services, infrastructure, ground works and landscaping, to allow for the update of the wording of Condition 6 to reflect current planning legislation, specifically replacing the outdated references to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 with reference to Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020.

15 Pondmore Way, Ashford, TN25 4LU

T1 - Mature Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Selective crown reduction of approximately 3–4 metres from branch tips, carried out to suitable secondary growth points and retaining live growth at each cut. Reason for works - Reduce the overall canopy size of the tree where it extends toward the residential property, providing appropriate spatial clearance between the crown and the dwelling and garden area, reduce end-weight on extended lateral branches, assisting with management of the tree within its setting.

Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington

Details submitted pursuant to condition 60 part B (water saving and monitoring measures) of planning permission 19/00025/AS in relation to Block C of the Local Centre only.

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3QJ

Non-material amendment to planning application PA/2025/1173 "Placement of a modular building" to allow the modular building to be repositioned

Ruckinge Village Hall, Hamstreet Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2NU

Proposed change of use of village hall (Use Class F2) to a mixed use of village hall (Use Class F2) and pre-school (Use Class E(f))

Land rear of 17, Townland Close, Biddenden

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 9 (external lighting), 14 (architectural details), 16 (hard & soft landscaping) and 17 (walls & fences) of planning permission PA/2024/1272

Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

T1 - Silver Birch - Fell to ground level - dead (troll.severe.extremely) T2 - Yew - Fell to ground level (fruit.ruby.stylists) G1 - Remove branches overhanging fence from both sides of boundary up to 3m to allow installation of new 6ft fence on north boundary and clear roof of workshop next to T4. G2 - Fell to ground level and root grind area of shrubs to rear of property. T3 - Liquidambar - Remove broken branch (powering.summit.slightly) G3 - Conifer hedge - Fell to ground level. T4 - Ash - Fell to ground level T5 - Spruce - Fell to ground level windblown (decisions.smoke.ballooned) T6 - Bald Cypress - Fell to ground level dead (denser.pinch.decently) T7 - Cherry Fell to ground level dead T8 - Beech - Reduce south-east crown overhanging tennis court from 11m crown spread to 8m to remove interference with tennis court (tree to remain 26m tall) (Current dimensions 26h 7n 11e 10s 6w). T9 - Beech - Reduce north-east crown overhanging tennis court from 10m crown spread to 8m to remove interference with tennis court (tree to remain 26m tall) (Current dimensions 26h 11n 11e 7s 6w). G4 - Leylandii - Fell to ground level 7 stems windblown/snapped (ecologist.shut.jousting) T10 - Yew - Crown lift to 4m on east side (no overall change in crown dimensions) G5 - Beech hedge - Cut back east side in access by 1.5m, remove shrubs in top of wall. T13 - Sycamore - Cut back to boundary overhanging from neighbouring property (reduce north-east crown spread from 8m to 2m). G6 - Beech hedge - Cut back east side by 1.5m at end of workshop. All works are being undertaken to rectify a lack of maintenance at the property in recent years. These works will allow the clearance of existing structures, repairs to boundary fencing, reinstating side access where overgrown hedging prevents vehicular access, and removal of broken branches, and dead or windblown trees.

Horton View, Fiddling Lane, Brabourne, Ashford, TN25 6AP

Non-material amendment to planning application PA/2025/0506 "Single storey side/rear extension" to allow changes to fenestration and internal alterations

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 changes to internal layout.

20 High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AH

Listed building consent for the replacement of the existing single glazing with slimline double-glazed units to the upper floor windows on the south elevation.

22 Dexter Close, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4QG

Single-storey rear extension.

20 Canon Woods Way, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9QY

Proposed first-floor extensions above existing rear extensions, loft conversion, roof alterations including dormer extension, along with single-storey side extensions

Land West of, 75-91 Quantock Drive, Ashford

5 Day Notification - T1 Horse Chestnut – remove fallen tree owing to basal decay.

41, John Amoore Lane, Ashford, TN23 3SY

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and changes to ground floor fenestration.

Claremont, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AD

T1 Yew Tree - Remove to ground level - due to tree being dead

Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5PA

Lawful Development Certificate Existing - Creation of Parking Area to serve Great Bromley Farm.

The Annexe, Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5PA

Lawful Development Certificate Existing - Creation of Parking Area to serve the Annexe.

Broomy Lodge, Brissenden Green Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3JX

5 Day Notification T1 - Oak - branches touching power line

Bridge Cottage, Highfield Lane, Sevington, TN24 0FN

Summer house/dog kennel - Retrospective

Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP

Single storey extension to existing childrens care home

Papillons, Station Road, Appledore, TN26 2DF

Non-Material amendment to Planning Permission 03/00931/AS for Removal of personal condition 01 attached to planning permission 90/00686/AS to allow the mobile home to be used by Mr Colin Jackman; to now allow for mobile home to remain on site while going through probate process.

3B, The Barn, Old Mill Court, Biddenden, TN27 8DD

All trees are Field Maples. T1 - Lateral crown reduction - East-facing side to 1m from house - Remove 3m, leaving finished length 3m and height reduction by 6 metres to 12 metres - reason: Overhanging roof T2 - Crown lift to 4m from ground level and height reduction from 8 metres to 16 metres - reason: Excessive shading. T4 - Crown lift to 4m from ground level.

Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road

Details submitted pursuant to condition 53 (Verification Report) for planning permission 19/00025/AS relating to all phases.

Ham Leas Farmhouse, Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2QW

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed out-building and pool.

1 Budds Cottages, Budds Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7EL

Single-storey rear extension, first-floor side/rear extension and new front porch following the demolition of the existing side porch

1 Hambrook Close, Chilham, CT4 8EJ

T1 - Willow - Remove Broken Branches at the bottom of the tree - they have been hit by a vehicle, presumably. T2 - Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 3 meters from 15 metres to 12 metres and shaped in. T3 - Silver birch - Crown reduction by 3 meters from 15 metres to 12 metres and shaped in.

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

Proposed conversion of storage barn to form a single storey dwelling (self-build)

39 The Green, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3PF

Construction of proposed single storey pool house with changing and sanitary facilities adjacent to existing swimming pool.

Upton House, 39 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL

Replace existing road boundary fence and entrance gate.

3 The Chestnuts, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6SU

T1 - Ash - 3 metre crown reduction from 8m to 5m. T2 - Ash - Fell due to leaning over road. T3 - Lime - Pollard back to previous cuts T4 - 4 x sycamore tree's - 3metre crown reduction from 15m to approx 11m. Reason for works - to allow more light into property. We propose to replace with a Field maple within 3 metres of the Ash stump.

Trybairn, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, TN30 7EG

Retrospective planning application for the relocation and reuse of barn as a self contained dwelling.

Land between Woodchurch Road and Appledore Road, Tenterden

Non-material amendment to NOT/2024/0914 for Reserved matters application for the approval of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance for the erection of 141 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 21/00790/AS"; to allow changes to the approved landscaping plans named in Condition 1.

47, Bill Deedes Way, Aldington, TN25 7ES

T1) Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree in decline, dropping dead branches over greenhouse/shed below. T2 & T3) 2 x Oaks - Rebalance crown by reducing branches overhanging property/neighbouring property and road. Laterally reduce by approximately 3m-4m cutting back from properties and road. T4 Field Maple - pollard to 5m height retaining lower growth. Dead wood as required. (Superseded spec - T4) Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree is leaning, is ivy-clad and has root plate movement)

Agricultural Land Southwest of Little Furners Wood and Northeast of Ruck Wood, May Shaves, Woodchurch

Prior notification for an agricultural storage building

Public Convenience Ashford Borough Council, Churchfield Way, Wye, TN25 5BP

T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce north facing limb by 3m. T7 - Cherry tree - Fell - Reason for works: Compromising the English Oak Tree directly next to it.

Orchard Cottage, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JA

Single-storey side extension including attached garage, front porch extension and single-storey rear extension with changes to fenestration following demolition of detached garage.

Newlands, Redbrook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3QR

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1859 for Proposed rear extension to include roof lights, new porch, plus a proposed garage following the demolition of the existing to allow alterations to the roof plan, changes to the internal floor layout, the addition of a window, two rooflights and a canopy, and the removal of the flue.

10 Havillands Place, Wye, TN25 5GJ

Proposed replacement of the existing rear‑elevation French doors with a new three‑panel white‑framed bi‑fold door, positioned within the existing structural opening

2, Manyara House, Hambrook Close, Chilham, CT4 8EJ

T1 Variegated Holly - reduce height by approx. 3 m

Stonechurch House, Church Road, Stone, TN30 7JT

New outbuilding on existing hardstanding - Retrospective

133 Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

Single-storey front porch to the principal elevation of the dwelling

Friarsfield, Lossenham Lane, Newenden, TN18 5QQ

Single-storey detached garage. Following the demolition of an existing single-storey detached garage and attached outbuilding

40 Lucilla Avenue, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3PS

T1 - Oak - Carry out crown reduction by a max of 3 metres. Reason for work, excessive shading, keep the tree at a safe height.

Longbeech Wood South of, Monkery Lane, Charing

Felling licence consultation covered by TPO/03/00023

43 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL

T1-4 - four laurel bushes with stems of 10cm or more - to fell - overgrown border.

Hylands, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BA

5no Scotts Pine - T1, T2, T3, T4 & T5 - Section fell to ground level – 2 trees have already failed. Reason for works: The trees are unbalanced with all the limb weight over the house causing concern about safety especially during high winds. Re-planting with Laurel that will be managed .

Glen Ellyn, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EH

Part single‑storey, part two‑storey side extension with associated roof alterations to form a double garage with living accommodation above, together with single‑storey side and rear extensions.

Mounts Farmhouse, Smarden Road, Bethersden, TN26 3HE

Change of use of land to extend residential garden curtilage, and to retrospectively include two garden cabins and a farm access track serving farmland beyond.

The Spinney, Susans Hill, Woodchurch, TN26 3TE

Erection of 2no. dwellings with private amenity alongside associated landscaping, parking and access, following the demolition of the existing offices.