Planning applications in Ashford, August 2026

Woolpack Corner Farm, Woolpack Corner, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

Change of use of log cabin into single residential dwelling and creation of new garden and parking

Seymour House, 28-30 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BZ

Listed Building Consent for the reduction of rear ground levels, erection of a single-storey rear extension, internal floor alterations and repairs, alterations to openings, and replacement of windows with timber windows.

Seymour House, 28-30 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BZ

Conversion of two attached dwellings into a single residential dwellinghouse. Single-storey rear extension, changes to fenestration and tiles to first floor rear elevation. (part retrospective)

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

Prior notification for the erection of a Pole Barn.

30B, High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AH

Proposed installation of 3no. replacement windows and 1no. replacement door.

1, New Rents, Ashford, TN23 1LE

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 21 (Highway Condition Survey) of Planning Permission 20/00947/AS

Mallards, Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

T1 - Oak - Crown reduction - Height 13m to 9.5m, Width 5m to 4m and crown lift to 3m from ground. Works are for maintenance purposes and to keep the tree in size with surroundings; allowing use of space beneath the tree without causing damage.

37, Jubilee Field, Wittersham, TN30 7PF

Proposed two-storey rear extension

Captains Cottage, 1A Crocken Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EG

Variation of Conditions 3(Approved Plans), 6(Parking), 8(Highway), 9(Cycle Parking), 11(Visibility Splay), 12(Biodiversity) and 15(Lighting) and the removal of Condition 10(Closure of existing vehicular access) of Planning Permission PA/2023/2333 - Variation to conditions 3 (Approved plans) and, 17 (Evidence of water use & efficiency) of planning permission PA/2022/2687 "Erection of dwelling house" to allow the construction of 2 no dormers (to rear) and 2 no roof lights (to front) and to remove the need to submit details to the LPA for condition 17 as it is considered not necessary as there is a mechanism to achieve this under the building regulations; to allow for various drawing amendments that reflect a new site layout.

Woodlands, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DL

Installation of dwarf retaining wall. (Retrospective) and a proposed replacement tractor barn with office above following the demolition of the existing.

The Manse, Plain Road, Smeeth, TN25 6QN

Variation of Condition 7 (Approved Plans and Documents) of planning permission 15/01052/AS for "Erection of two-storey rear extension, extension to and conversion of garage to annexe, and erection of garage building" to allow changes to the pitch of the roof from 35 to 45 degrees, which has increased the ridge height and replacing drawing number 15/04/105 - Details of proposed garage with drawing 15/204/AL(0)16, which shows the garage as built (Retrospective)

Agricultural Building, Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Wye, TN25 5PA

Change of use and redevelopment of the site involving the demolition and replacement of an existing agricultural building with a new building containing two padel courts, together with associated ancillary works (Use Class E(d))

23 Halden Close, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3ER

Change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of garden store.

Land Known as Part of The Dowles, Kenardington, Ashford

Prior notification for the erection of a steel-framed agricultural livestock building providing covered sheep handling and holding facilities, comprising an open-sided agricultural structure designed for the management, sorting and treatment of livestock associated with an established sheep and cattle farming enterprise.

Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 8QQ

Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01067/AS for The erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to: • The Reverse Vending Machines (Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)) specification has been updated, allowing its relocation closer to the store entrance. • Relocation of car and motorcycle spaces to facilitate the re-positioning of the DRS closer to the store entrance • The accessible EV spaces have been relocated closer to the store entrance • EV spaces have been relocated away from the proposed surface water drainage route • The provision of a free standing InPost locker unit, located behind the retaining wall.

3 West Cross, Tenterden, TN30 6JR

T1. Bay Tree - Reduce in height to 0.5 meters beyond previous unions leaving standing height at 5 meters. cut and shape lateral limbs by 0.5 meters to balance crown. Reason for works - Tree is situated in the rear garden and has out grown its area. Tree has previously been reduced.

Harven Cottage, Watery Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JH

Proposed Air Source Heat Pump installation.

Land South-west of the junction of Bullfinch Avenue and Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford

Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/01232/AS for Outline application for a mixed use local centre scheme comprising up to 63 residential dwellings, up to four retail units (comprising a convenience foodstore (A1) and up to three A1/A2/A3/A5 units) and a public house (A4), with associated parking. All matters reserved except for site access to allow changes to: 1. Description of Development: Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 2. Condition 1 'Phasing': Revised wording to amend the timing of submission, and remove requirement for detailed sequencing. 3. Condition 5 'Scope of Development': Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 4. Condition 10 'Additional Floorspace': Amended to include provision for a children's nursery under Use Class D1. 5. Condition 16 'Construction of Highway Works': Amended to remove reference to detailed internal highway layout.

Land South of Hillcrest, Church Lane, Shadoxhurst

Prior Notification for an Agricultural Storage Building

Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

Proposed installation of a new clock tower on the garage/outbuildings roof.

Development Site West of Four Acres, Charing Heath Road, Charing

Change of use of land for the erection of stables and associated ancillary equestrian works, including access improvements, hardstanding, landscaping and drainage infrastructure.

The Cottage, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ

Listed Building Consent for the stripping of the existing roof covering, battens and non breathable membrane. Installation of new breathable insulation membrane, new graded battens, and roof preparation for re-tiling. Renew existing leadwork as required. Re-fix tiles making up deficiencies with good, sound, second hand tiles to match existing. Re-fix existing bonnets and ridges where practicable / fix new Trent Valley Tiles, bonnets and ridge tiles, all bebbed in lime mortar mix.

Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

Listed building consent for re-roofing works to the garages, including the installation of membrane, battens and counter-battens over existing sarking boards, the erection of a new clock tower, replacement and relocation of the existing stair/ladder with a compliant staircase, and associated first-floor strengthening and repair works to the existing structure.

Evegate Manor, Station Road, Smeeth, TN25 6GB

Listed Building Consent for the Installation of security cameras (Retrospective)

Evegate Manor, Station Road, Smeeth, TN25 6GB

Listed Building Consent for the the Install short length (approximately 2m) of guttering and corresponding downpipe to East side of rear facing building projection to prevent an ongoing problem of damp ingress.

129 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NB

5 Day Notification for Silver Birch subject to TPO/97/00006 - fell tree to ground level

The Park, Ashford

EIA screening opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended). With regard to a proposed residential mixed-use development of up to 240 dwellings with a small quantum of commercial use, its location, characteristics, and an assessment of the potential for significant environmental effects, taking into account the criteria set out in Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

Hurst Bank, Charing Heath Road, Charing, TN27 0AU

1no quadruple bay garage and 2no pergolas ancillary to dwelling.

Watling Tyres Service Ltd, Victoria Road, Ashford, TN23 7HJ

Proposed dropped kerb , to assist parking and reduce congestion.

Paved Area South of, 34-38 High Street, Ashford

The installation of a multifunctional communication hub, including a defibrillator and an advertisement display.

Paved Area South of, 34-38 High Street, Ashford

Advertisement consent for the installation of a static, illuminated, multifunctional Communication Hub, 1no. digital 86" LCD advertisement display, including a defibrillator with a 32" touchscreen.

2 Goldwell Bungalow, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BP

Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0997 "Single-storey self-build detached replacement dwelling and associated works following the demolition of the existing dwelling and existing outbuildings" to amend the approved plans and allow the addition of a detached outbuilding to provide cycle storage and an EV charging point, together with additional boundary treatments.

Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth

Details submitted pursuant to condition 40(i) (SAP calculations) for planning permission 11/00473/AS in relation to phases B6-B8 only

Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP

Proposed change of Use to C2 and single story extension

34 Lower Denmark Road, Ashford, TN23 7SY

Single storey rear extension

93A Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, TN26 3RR

T1 - Oak - Reduce height by 8m leaving a finished height of 16m. Reduce crown width by 2m leaving a finished length 6m. Reason for works - Excessive shading

Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.

1, Carlton Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford, TN23 1DP

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed alterations to the access , relocation of existing gates and alterations to boundary treatment.

Land north east of Parker Farm, Warehorne Road, Hamstreet

Proposed detached two-storey dwelling and detached garage

Field to West of National Grid Converter Substation, Church Lane, Aldington, Kent, TN25 6AF

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate -Existing - to confirm the lawful commencement of development pursuant to planning permission PA/2026/0214.

2 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AS

Erection of a single storey side-and-rear extension, removal of existing chimney, following demolition of outbuilding and sunroom.

The Vine, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AZ

Detached garage with ancillary storage above. Following the demolition of the existing detached garage.

Harrison Farm, Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0DX

Listed Building Consent for the stripping and reroofing of the farmhouse, including the installation of upgraded roof insulation.

Sevington Inland Border Facility, Link Road Between Junction 10a M20 To A2070, Sevington, TN25 6GE

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Noise Impact Assessment) of planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Reference - CROWN/2025/0000002)

Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1657 for 'Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and reconfiguration on the first and second floors, including a replacement staircase, relocating doors and partition walls and various fenestration changes. All existing ground floors to be replaced with Limecrete and underfloor heating, and insulate external walls. proposed vaulted ceilings. Modern catslide to be rebuilt. Proposed new porch' to allow changes to include reconfiguration of internal layout including removal of staircase, change internal approved door to sliding door, amended rooflight positions, fenestration changes, a flue pipe for a log burner, amendments to rebuilding catslide including bathroom at first floor, and to allow the playroom to be at the same level as the dining room.

Land east of railway and north of John Lewis at Home, Fougeres Way, Ashford, TN25 4DT

Details submitted pursuant to Part D of Condition 6 (Trading Within Three Months) attached to planning permission 18/00405/AS.

125 Springwood Drive, Ashford, TN23 3LH

Conversion of attached side garage and first storey extension above

Sevington Inland Border Facility, Link Road Between Junction 10a M20 To A2070, Sevington, TN25 6GE

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 17 (Drainage Strategy) of planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Reference - CROWN/2025/0000002)

369, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QF

Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension with associated roof extension.

Sevington Inland Border Facility, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE

Non-material amendment to planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Ref CROWN/2025/0000002) for "Buildings, Goods Vehicle parking spaces, entry lanes, refrigerated semi-trailers, staff car parking spaces, access, site infrastructure, utilities, hardstanding, landscaping and ancillary facilities and associated works; and ongoing use of the site for an Inland Border Facility and Border Control Post, operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week."; to allow for changes to condition 17 (Drainage Strategy), removing the restriction that drainage works must be situated onsite