Planning applications in Ashford, September 2026

Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning permission PA/2025/0325

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

Construction of a single dwelling with a detached garage, together with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Land Adjoining Rossendale, Blind Lane, Mersham

Construction of new detached dwelling.

4 Nursery Cottages, Thornden Lane, Rolvenden, TN17 4PS

Erection of outbuilding following demolition of existing outbuilding (retrospective)

Land Southwest of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building to one residential dwelling, together with associated operational works, including the conversion of an outbuilding to a home office, following the demolition of the covered lean-to connecting the two buildings.

Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

Prior approval for a change of use from an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to three dwellings and associated operational development.

Barn West of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.

Willow Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DU

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - 3 sides and open front shed/outbuilding for storage.

Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DS

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans & documents) of Planning Permission PA/2023/1394 for Restoration of semi-derelict western end of the house to include; the removal of a proportion of the billiards room, the creation of a new opening between the former kitchen and billiards room. Creation of two new openings to former billiards room and reinstatement of window to former kitchen. Removal of the external screen wall. Removal of boiler house and insertion of new window. Insertion of 3 x conservation roof lights and 1 roof lantern to allow for additional plans to be named in condition and changes to floor plans.

18, Quantock Drive, Ashford, TN24 8RJ

Silver birch tree - Application for consent to fell/remove due to ongoing root damage to the driveway, including lifting, cracking and deformation, together with concerns regarding the tree’s size, overhanging branches and associated safety risks.

Heronden Old House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed side porch.

Pett Place, Pett Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0DS

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Listed Building Consent PA/2023/1467 for Listed Building Consent for the restoration of semi-derelict western end of the house to include; the removal of a proportion of the billiards room, the creation of a new opening between the former kitchen and billiards room. Creation of two new openings to former billiards room and reinstatement of window to former kitchen. Removal of the external screen wall. Removal of boiler house and insertion of new window. Insertion of 3 x conservation roof lights and 1 roof lantern. Raising of floor level to the former servants hall to match existing levels, with new connection to the house back entrance and new staircases between the ground, first and second floors. Removal of partitions to first floor of former servants hall. Removal of former utility room partition wall and replacement with timber/glass screen to form new boot room. Reversal of 1970’s staircase and relocation of WC. Removal of C20th additions to restore house to original condition to allow for additional plans to be named in condition and changes to floor plan.

1 & 2 Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme),14 (Biodiversity Enhancements),16 (External Lighting) and 17 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission PA/2026/0067

9 Cowdrey Close, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0UB

Erection of a new porch to the front elevation

Proposed Finberry Community Centre, Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth

Community centre with associated MUGA and sports courts

Land East of Chelsburne House, The Street, Brook, TN25 5PL

Erection of Stables and Tractor Store, together with associated hard standing and landscaping.

423 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4DY

Prior notification received on 14.09.2026 and expiring on 26.10.2026 for an extension of existing conservatory and single-storey rear extension with a depth of 4.80 metres, eaves height of 2.50 metres and overall height of 3.80 metres.

Shamblings, New Road Hill, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BA

Change of use of agricultural land to allow the installation of 25no ground mounted solar panels to serve the residential dwelling.

Annexe at, Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JJ

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Archaeological building recording) & 4 (Archaeological watching brief) for planning permission PA/2025/0796

Folly Lodge, 105 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NB

5 day notification - Fell One Cherry Tree (Prunus sp.)

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

Surface water drainage remediation works.

Garden Court, 135 Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1HW

Removal of condition 3 (Permitted Development Rights) of Planning Permission 21/00407/AS for Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, erection of three new dwellings and one detached garage with parking spaces and two vehicular accesses, to allow for full Permitted Development Rights.

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

Installation of Electric Vehicle charging upstands, associated infrastructure including CCTV, bollards, LV Kiosk, underground cabling and all associated works.

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

Display of one internally illuminated Monolith sign to serve an electric vehicle charging hub

Rushfield Farm, Appledore Road, Kenardington, Ashford, TN26 2NF

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 10 (Biodiversity), 12 (Sewage) & 15 (Bicycle Storage) of Planning Permission PA/2024/1640

Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DJ

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (Detailed/section drawings) of planning permission PA/2025/1657

Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

Replacement outbuilding

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.

Armley House, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6EH

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2026/1003 for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission PA/2026/0456; to allow an increase in the width of the approved single-storey side extension, and changing the gable end roof to a barn hipped roof to allow changes to approved finishes.

The Hollies, Ulley Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9HX

T1 - Oak - Crown reduction by 2m to 6m across. Reason - The tree located close to the property and overhangs the garage. This tree has had previous work not long ago and has regrown back close to the house, currently less than 1m away. The tree measures around 11m across and only 5.5m from trunk to house. T2 - Oak - Crown reduction by 2.5m to 8m across. Reason - The lateral branches are currently unbalanced towards towers being around 5.5m over the lawn area, 4.5m, and toward the house 6.5m.

Duesden, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BJ

Listed Building Consent for the Installation of an EV charging point.

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

45 Front Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SA

T1- Prunes Tree - Removal due to roots lifting patio. T2 - Viburnum Bush - Removal due to proximity to building and guttering. T3 - Magnolia Tree - Crown reduction 1-1.5 metres.

50, Yew Tree House, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2BX

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (materials) & 4 (joinery details) relating to Listed Building Consent PA/2025/2193.

Milford, Hamstreet Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1NL

Replacement dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing dwelling.

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.

Aluph House, Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EX

Change of use of land and siting of one shepherd's hut for use as short-stay holiday accommodation, with one existing parking space and a new gravel pedestrian path

Golden Fleece Barn, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BN

Two-storey dwelling following the demolition of the existing barn conversion (replacement dwelling).

The Old House Cottage, Church Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9DQ

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) of Planning Permission PA/2026/0931 for Erection of detached garage to allow for changes to roof pitch.

Flat At Stable Block, Ramsden Farm, Reading Street, Tenterden, TN30 7HS

Replacement single-storey dwelling, together with associated landscaping, creation of new access, below ground swimming pool. Following demolition/removal of the existing buildings and removal of equestrian menage through regrading.

The Paddocks, Church Road, Sevington, TN24 0LD

Details submitted pursuant to condition 6 (Archaeology) of planning permission PA/2026/1214

Sterling House, Crowbridge Road, Willesborough, TN24 0GR

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Implementation) for planning permission PA/2023/1423