Planning applications in Ashford, September 2026

11, The Street, Hothfield, TN26 1EJ

T1 - Cherry - cut back torn branch to main stem T2 - Ash tree - reduce height from 10.5 metres to 7.5 metres and shape top T3 - Hornbeam - Fell T4 - Conifer - Fell T5 - Conifer hedge - Fell T6 - Walnut - Fell T7 - Hawthorn -Fell T8 - Sycamore - Fell T9 - Ash - Fell.

Pay And Display Car Park, New Street Retail Park, New Street, Ashford, TN24 8TT

Prior notification for the demolition of canopy and brick wall

4 Yew Tree Cottage, Grange Road, Tenterden, TN30 6DS

T1 - Sycamore - crown reduction to be reduced back to previous cuts. max 4 metres height and lateral spread. Tree is 10 metres high reduce to 6 metres, width of tree canopy 8 metres reduce to approx 5 metres.

Appleview, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AB

Construction of a single-storey rear infill extension with mono-pitched roof, rooflights and associated patio works; installation of photovoltaic panels, air-conditioning units and an air source heat pump; replacement cladding and associated external alterations; following demolition of existing conservatory

50 Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EA

G1 - Group of 3 Yew trees (Taxus baccata) forming a hedge along the front boundary. Approximately 6m high. Reduce in height to approximately 3.5m. T1 - Multi-Stemmed Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) – Approx. 12 m high. Establish a pollard at approximately 4.5 m, reducing all main stems to form suitable pollard points. Reason for works - Retain a balanced framework where practicable to support future regrowth and ongoing management.

Land Adjacent and rear of, 5 and 7, Kings Avenue, Ashford, TN23 1LU

Details submitted pursuant to condition 15 (Reptile Mitigation Strategy) of planning permission 22/00862/AS.

11, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

T1 - Beech tree - crown reduction by 2-3m, crown lifted to 6m. T2 - Yew tree - to be reduced in height back to previous points by approximately 4 metres. T3 - Bay tree - to be reduced all around to previous points by approximately 1-2 metres.

Land to the rear of, 41 Belmore Park, Ashford

5 day notice - Removal of Pine Tree

Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX

Non-Material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0067 for "Conversion of No. 1 and No. 2 Wytherling Court Cottages to form a single dwelling. Construction of a two‑storey extension to NE elevation with associated fenestration, following the removal of the brick shed and conservatories." for alterations to fenestration, including removal of a door, addition of a window, and reduction in window sill height.

Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham

5 day notification - one area of Ash on Mountain Lane numbering three trees, dead from ash dieback.

Transmitting Station, Little Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5DQ

Prior Notification for the installation of a new 10kVA generator on new concrete base. Power duct to be installed from source to generator. Wide cable trunking to be installed on concrete base. Roxtec gland to be installed on cabin wall. Proposed concrete collar to be installed. AMF panel to be installed on the new concrete base. Existing Vertiv PSU cabinet to be retained.

The Old Saw Mill, Pluckley Road, Bethersden, TN26 3DD

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 8 (District Level Licence - Great Crested Newts) & part discharge of 10 (Bat Mitigation Strategy and Licence) of planning permission PA/2024/0820

Chessenden Lane, Smarden

Creation of 10 residential parking spaces, to include 3 separate proposed dropped kerb placements.

20, Ruffets Wood, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QQ

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed ground floor rear extension

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

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Acoustic Barrier) of Planning Permission PA/2025/2013

89A Shirkoak Park, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RR

T1 - Oak - Crown reduction to reduce height from 11 metres to 9.5 metres lateral spread from 8 metres to 6metres. Lift crown over house by 2 metres. Reason for works excessive shading and to protect roof from damage .

County Square, Elwick Road, Ashford

Installation of air handling units, heating/cooling condenser units, related duct work/pipe work and plant enclosure to facilitate shop fitout

County Square, Elwick Road, Ashford

Erection and display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs

Geddesden, Freizingham Lane, Rolvenden, TN17 4PT

Proposed one and a half storey extension , proposed swimming pool and realignment of the driveway, following the demolition of existing conservatory.

The Barn, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JT

Proposed replacement two storey attached annexe and single storey front extension. Proposed part replacement detached two storey annexe. Following demolition of existing attached annexe, part of detached garage and shed

The Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

T1 Silver Birch close to garage, with over-extended lower western limb (over garage), and over-extended south-western limb and southern limb – reduce the crown by 3 metres in height and carryout a proportional width reduction, reducing the lower western limb over the garage by at least 5 metres and reducing the south-western limb by 4 metres and the southern limb by 5 metres. T2 Dead Cherry Plum – dismantle fell to ground level. T3 Dead Holly – Dismantle fell to ground level. T4 Silver Birch - reduce crown by approximately 3 metres and carry out a proportional width reduction, leaving a balanced shape. T5 Silver Birch (14 metres tall) – Reduce by 4 metres to previous reduction points, leaving a balance form.

Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington

Details sumitted pusuant to conditions 46b (BREEAM report), 55 (Archaeological Heritage Work) & 71 (Drainage Verification Report) for the 2no. new fast food restaurants and drive-throughs phase only of Planning Permission 18/00098/AS

Land North by Northwest of, 2 Brimstone Road, Hamstreet

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission PA/2025/0600 for the erection of 8no. dwellings with associated access, car ports, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements to allow for one additional 2 bay car barn situated on plot 8.

19, Applegarth, Singleton Road, Great Chart, TN23 3BB

Proposed side extension following the demolition of exiting garage/store and covered walkway.

Berridge Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SX

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Landscaping) & condition 10 (Lighting) for planning permission PA/2026/0764

9 Siskin Close, Kennington, TN25 4QL

Change of use and construction of a detached single-storey garden cabin within the rear garden for use as a home-based aesthetics and wellness clinic, operating on an appointment-only basis.

7 Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU

Listed Building Consent for repairs and minor alterations to the existing garage and outbuilding, including replacement of the linking structure/wall between the dwelling and outbuildings; repairs to the garage frame, roof and concrete floor; and repairs to the outbuilding, including re-roofing, replacement of external boarding and associated structural repairs.

7 Scotton Street, Wye, TN25 5BU

Repairs and minor alterations to the existing garage and outbuilding, including replacement of the link wall from the dwelling and installation of a weathervane on the outbuilding roof.

Acorn House, The Ridgeway, Smeeth, TN25 6SG

Proposed part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension with replacement windows, changes to fenestration and replacement detached garage following demolition of existing garage.

Land North of Tudor Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington

5 day DD - Fell dead Black Pine

The Pound House, Granary Court Road, Smeeth, TN25 6RE

Construction of a proposed Orangery following the removal and relocation of existing store, log store, oil tank and boiler. Demolition of the existing kitchen window and wall below and addition of a door creating the internal access to the orangery, plus adjustments to existing paving also providing access to the orangery. Cladding of the existing utility and boot room extension, & addition of a water butt.

Chestnut House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LL

Replacement of the existing single glazed timber windows and external glazed doors with like-for-like double-glazed timber framed windows and doors.

L Hirondelle, Kingsford Street, Mersham, TN25 6PE

Prior approval for a rear single-storey larger home extension with a depth of 8 metres, an eaves height of 2.7 metres and an overall height of 4 metres. Following the demolition of the existing conservatory.

Bridge Cottage, Highfield Lane, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0FN

Listed Building Consent for the retention of three heritage rooflights, each measuring approx 830 × 1100 mm, installed within the south-east facing rear catslide roof serving the kitchen and utility accommodation (Retrospective)

Plot of land SW of Coldharbour Farm, Knock Hill, Stone, TN30 7JX

Change of use of land and the erection of one dwelling for use as holiday let accommodation, together with associated landscaping and the formation of a new access.

Ripleys Scrap Yard, Brisley Lane, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7JE

Change of use of site from scrap yard to commercial storage; alteration of existing building including additional fenestration, to provide office and welfare facilities; relocation and replacement of fenceline and entrance gates, including enlargement of existing access; following partial demolition of existing structure and removal of temporary mobile office structures (retrospective)

Chestnut House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LL

Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the existing single glazed timber windows and external glazed doors with like-for-like double-glazed timber framed windows and doors.

The Pound House, Granary Court Road, Smeeth, TN25 6RE

Listed Building Consent for the construction of a proposed Orangery following the removal and relocation of existing store, log store, oil tank and boiler. Demolition of the existing kitchen window and wall below and addition of a door creating the internal access to the orangery, plus adjustments to existing paving also providing access to the orangery. Cladding of the existing utility and boot room extension, & addition of a water butt.