Everglades, The Street, Mersham, TN25 6ND

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ashford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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• 4 Old Rectory Close, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6LZ

  PA/2026/0536 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 71m away

  Single-storey link between house and existing garage with 2no roof lights and mansard roof to the front elevation. Changes to fenestration of garage.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Newhouse, The Street, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NQ

  20/00278/TC Submitted 13 Nov 2020 78m away

  Description: Thinning of Amenity woodland at Mersham Hatch Estate within woodland block adjacent to Newhouse, Thinning of approximately 30 x stems from woodland block to improve biodiversity and stand structure through implemented planting to sides of avenue; T1 Sycamore 40cm; TG2 Scots Pine x2 30cm; T3 Sycamore x10 stems 15-30cm; T4 Sycamore 25cm; TG5 Scots Pine x 5 25-30cm; TG6 Sycamore x4 20cm; TG7 Western Red Cedar x5 40cm; T8 Pine 40cm; T9 Horse chestnut 50cm; T10 Horse Chestnut 70cm

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Lavender Cottage, The Street, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NQ

  20/00130/TC Submitted 29 Jun 2020 78m away

  Description: T1 Ash - to crown reduce by 4-5 metres; T2 Sycamore - to crown reduce by max 5 metres; T3 Willow - pollard by 6 metres; T4 Conifer - reduce height by 4 metres; G1 Sycamore group - raise crown to max 5m overhanging path and garden.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Royal Oak, The Street, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NA

  21/01624/AS Submitted 8 Sep 2021 142m away

  Works of conversion to facilitate part change of use of Public House to one residential dwelling, including single storey rear extension and internal works

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Royal Oak, The Street, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NA

  21/01623/AS Submitted 8 Sep 2021 142m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Part change of use of Public House to one residential dwelling including single storey rear extension; re-provision of rear car park area for 9 spaces / 2 new electric charging points; bicycle racks to front & rear; new bin stores; hard and soft landscaping works; acoustic fencing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 30 docs
  Small domestic

• The Stables, Bower Road, Mersham, Kent, TN25 6NJ

  21/00890/CONA/AS Submitted 5 Jul 2021 210m away

  Discharge of conditions 4 & 6

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• NOT/2026/1540 Granted

  129 The Street, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NB

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

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1292 Granted

  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.

  21 Jul 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1281 Granted

  The Briars, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6JB

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

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1258 Granted

  3 West Cross Mews, Tenterden, TN30 6JZ

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

  16 Jul 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1037 Granted

  The Cricket Barn, Ashford Road, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3LY

  G2 - horse chestnuts - prune back from building 2 meters G6 - horse chestnuts - reduced crowns by 1-2 meters to live timber, crown lift by 3 meters

  11 Jun 2026 Trees