Planning applications in Ashford, July 2026

28 Cherrywood Rise, Ashford, TN25 4QA

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Garage conversion

Charing Church of England Primary School, School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN

Single storey rear extension containing open plan classroom and external access ramp and steps.

Wakeley House, 71 High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS

T1 - Multi-stemmed Ash- Fell to ground (dead specimen)

Parcel C - Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, TN24 0GB

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 70 (Drainage (2)) and 78 (Fibre to the premises) of Planning Permission 18/00098/AS

Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1208 for the erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to roof - upper parapet height increased by 500mm and lower parapet height increased by 600mm.

7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AX

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.

Churchfield House, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LU

Single-storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, front porch with access ramp, covered area with ramped access to the side of the property and associated hard and soft landscaping.

Willesborough Health Centre And Pharmacy, Bentley Road, Willesborough, TN24 0HZ

Proposed two storey front extension and additional window to ground floor side elevation

Dp Pensions Ltd, Bridewell House, Bridewell Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6FA

T1 Oak tree - Raise car park side up to a maximum of 5 meters to clear parking bays

Unit 1 Leda Park, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EW

Single-storey extension to existing commercial building. Change of use of the agricultural land to ancillary commercial use. Changes to building roofline, elevations and additional hardstanding (part retrospective).

Novagas Ltd, The Fuel Depot, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ

T1 T2 - Oak - Fell & T3 - Oak- Deadwood Crown and reduce long limb to north to 5m radius from stem. Remove shoots from stem to 5m. T4 - Hawthorn - Fell. Reason for works: Tree inspections have identified the following trees as being in a potentially dangerous condition or having a very limited remaining safe lifespan.

Elvey Granary, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SU

Erection of a single-storey side extension.

Elvey Granary, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SU

Erection of a single-storey side extension and external store, relocation of gas tank and associated improvements to landscaping, boundary treatments. Change of use of land to residential garden (part retrospective).

Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn

4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)

Rose Villa, The Street, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JN

Change of use and conversion of agricultural store building and land within its curtilage to residential dwelling.

156 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LS

Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) & 3 (external materials) of planning permission PA/2025/2341 "Two-storey rear extension; creation of a vehicular crossover and parking area to the rear with new access from Hampden Road; installation of associated fencing; erection of a new front porch; and alterations to fenestration, including the addition of a first-floor window on the side elevation. Following the demolition of the existing rear extension" to allow for increased roof pitch, alterations to rear fenestration, front porch and external finishes (retrospective)

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

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 5 (Drainage Verification Report), 10 (Landscaping) & 20 (Bicycle Storage Facilities) for Planning Permission PA/2025/2038

Chilham Castle, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DB

Erection of a marquee structure on the footprint of a former tennis court - Retrospective

Nettlestead, Mill Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SL

Single-storey lean-to rear extension.

Box Cottage, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AD

T1 - Mature plum tree - requires felling due to the tree's heavy lean and evidence of movement causing damage to the adjacent retaining wall and surrounding foundations, removal is recommended before further structural damage or tree failure occurs T2 - Ash - Crown reduction from 18 metres to 9 metres. These works are intended to reduce the risk of limb failure, lessen the likelihood of contact with the adjacent barn roof and create a stronger, safer crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural appearance.

Gooseberry Field Campsite, Smarden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0RE

Change of use of the barn from facilities building associated with Gooseberry Field Campsite (Use Class sui generis) to a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3).

Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

Land Northeast of Orlestone Grange, Church Lane, Hamstreet

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Bio-diversity enhancements) & 6 (External lighting) of planning permission PA/2026/0618

Body And Paint Shop Supplies Ltd, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DX

Change of use of the existing commercial unit to a gymnastics club (indoor sports and recreation facility).

4 Little Robhurst, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3NG

Single-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension, and roof extension, together with alterations to the front garage doors (Rear extension - part retrospective).

Ratsbury, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LU

Discharge submitted pursuant to Conditions 5 (Site Plan - Bat Tiles), 7 (Lighting Plan), 12 (Walls and Fences) of planning permission PA/2025/1965

9 Kings Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1LU

Two-storey side extension following demolition of existing detached garage.

May Cross, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ

T1:- Oak Tree - Reduce crown all over to 5.5m West radius ; 6m to South radius; 6m to East radius; 5m to North radius. Reason: Maintain crown in compact form and remove minor safety issues.

27-27a, Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1DG

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 2 (Internal Sound Levels - Residential) of prior approval NOT/2025/2164

Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge Condition 57 (Piling - Phase 1A only) of planning permission 19/00025/AS.

Accommodation at, The Kings Head, Church Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BN

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (method statement for infill brickwork) for Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1826

6, The Green, Woodchurch, TN26 3PF

Two boundary oak trees appear to be dead. Reduce to a retained height of 10 feet above ground level.

Land adjacent to, Chessenden Lane, Smarden

Variation of Condition 3(g) (Joinery Details) of planning permission 08/00200/AS for the "Erection of 12 affordable dwellings, comprising 4x1bed flats, 5x2bed houses & 3x3bed houses together with associated access road and car parking spaces. " to allow for the proposed installation of white UPVC windows and doors.

Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 m x 14.475 m

35 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NZ

Listed Building Consent for the alteration of existing fireplace and installation of log burning stove. Works to include the removal of the existing 20th century fireplace and the re-opening of the original fireplace to reflect original proportions and design. Exposed internal surfaces to be finished using lime based plaster

Memona Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD

Works to TPO trees - As per Arboricultural Method Statement Report.

Avs Fencing Supplies Ltd, Wotton Road, Ashford, TN23 6LR

Proposed erection of 4 bay MOT testing shed.

Units 1 & 2, Fletching Lane, Waterbrook Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0ZP

Non-material amendment to planning permission NOT/2023/1021 for Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 18/00098/AS to consider layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping in relation to the erection of 2no. new fast food restaurants and drive-throughs including associated access, parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to reduce parking spaces from 64 to 60 enabling the provision of EV charging points.

Great Engeham Farm, Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PU

Prior notification for a general purpose agricultural farm building with associated hardstanding

The Briars, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6JB

T1 Holly Tree - Remove tree as rubbing against the Museum T2 Holly Tree - Remove Holly tree.

Orange Farm Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SX

Two storey side extension with balcony and erection of a double car barn following the demolition of existing conservatory

High Hopes, Redbrook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3QR

Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory

9-11, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BN

Proposed 3no Non-Illuminated Fascia Sign placement to front and rear elevations.

Keepers, Calehill Road, Little Chart, Ashford, TN27 0QF

5 Day Notification - removal of a sycamore tree. The tree has sooty bark disease and is leaning at a precarious angle within striking distance of the property

1 Castle Street, Ashford, TN23 1JQ

Listed Building Consent for proposed external alterations to include the removal of 1no existing ATM followed by infill of blockwork and render to match existing facade, removal of existing front and side elevation signage with any areas affected by the removal to be repaired with matching render where required, works to be completed in preparation for bank closure.

3 Pennine Way, Ashford, TN24 8RD

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Rear loft dormer extension

Ratsbury, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LU

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (External Materials) & 4 (Fine Architectural Details) for Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1991

Site of former Ashford Hospital N H S Trust land between 3 and 23, Chart Road, Ashford

Non material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/0598 for 75no bed care home/health centre and 7no residential dwellings, to allow for alterations to the approved eaves height and fenestration

3 West Cross Mews, Tenterden, TN30 6JZ

False acacia - Stealing light from both neighbours, reduce the crown and spread by 6-7m.