NOT/2026/1132

1. 26 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Refused

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• OTH/2024/2339 Awaiting decision

  72-74 Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PU

  Application under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 in relation to application NOT/2023/1621 (Prior Approval for proposed change of use from Class E (Retail) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to form 2 dwellings)

  11 Dec 2024 0m away
• PA/2026/1049 Awaiting decision

  Garages Adjacent To 37, Tufton Road, Ashford, TN24 8AU

  Lawful Development - Existing - confirmation use of the land is for vehicle storage.

  15 Jun 2026 79m away Lawful development
• 21/00971/AS Refused

  79 Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PH

  Change of use and subdivision of existing retail unit to retail unit and separate hot food takeaway; proposed extraction flue

  26 May 2021 128m away Full applications
• 21/01154/AS Granted

  6 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB

  Demolition of existing garage and extension; erection of two-storey side and rear extension together rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion

  21 Jun 2021 262m away Full applications
• OTH/2024/1445 Granted

  Henwood Car Park, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH

  Details submitted pursuant to conditions 7 (Contamination Verification) & 22 (Surface Water Drainage Verification) for planning permission 22/00249/AS

  5 Aug 2024 303m away Conditions
• OTH/2023/0148 Granted

  Ashford Fire Station, Henwood, Ashford, TN24 8DH

  Discharge condition 14 (archaeological works) related to planning permission 22/01011/AS

  25 Jan 2023 303m away Conditions

• NOT/2026/1155 Granted

  Tyde Brook Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EN

  Prior notification for the formation of a new agricultural track.

  1 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/1289 Awaiting decision

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

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

  20 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0970 Granted

  Agricultural Building at, Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden (Submitted as: Orchard Barn, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8DH)

  Prior approval for a change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to one residential dwelling and associated operational development.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0955 Granted

  Marten Farm, Martens Lane, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JP

  Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to one dwelling house and associated operational development.

  27 May 2026 Prior approval
• NOT/2026/0957 Granted

  5 Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1BZ

  Prior approval for the conversion of 3rd Floor Loft from commercial office to a 1no person 1no bedroom flat.

  21 May 2026 Prior approval