Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 1 refused.

• OTH/2026/0286 Granted

  Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 (Odour & Fume Extraction) & 10 (Materials) for Planning Permission PA/2025/0484

  Decided 2 Apr 2026 Conditions
• OTH/2025/0235 Refused

  Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0128 for (Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units) to allow changes to the site layout and external appearance of the building.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Amendments
• OTH/2024/2158 Granted

  Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 4ii (Archaeology Investigation) of planning permission PA/2023/0128

  Decided 9 Jan 2025 Conditions

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 5 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 5 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  OTH/2026/0286 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 9 (Odour & Fume Extraction) & 10 (Materials) for Planning Permission PA/2025/0484

  Granted Conditions 12 docs

• Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  OTH/2024/2158 Submitted 20 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 4ii (Archaeology Investigation) of planning permission PA/2023/0128

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Bridge House, Carlton Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  OTH/2026/1036 Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to PA/2025/0484 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 15 (rear external staircase) of planning permission PA/2023/0128 for the "Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units" to allow for minor revisions to the external appearance and finished ground levels to allow changes to the layout of the solar PV on the roof of the factory unit.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• Former Lipscomb Cars Site, Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HZ

  OTH/2025/0235 Submitted 10 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0128 for (Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units) to allow changes to the site layout and external appearance of the building.

  Refused Amendments 22 docs

• Bridge House, Chart Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HZ

  21/01175/AS Submitted 23 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Prior notification for the demolition of Bridge House

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 6 docs

• 25, Chart Road, Ashford, TN23 3HT

  OTH/2024/2097 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  T1. Ash - Remove tree - Reason, rotting and hollow at the bottom, plus close to railway line. T2. Silver Birch - Remove tree - Reason - hollow in the middle with a danger of falling down. To be replaced with apple trees. More Fruit trees will also be planted in the area. Group3. Row of Sycamores - Crown lift by approx 4m - Reason - Trees are overhanging the track and overhanging nearby properties, this will provide sufficient clearance from properties.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• OTH/2026/1624 Granted

  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.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0631 Granted

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP

  Variation of condition 12 (B1 office use) of planning permission 19/01525/AS for Redevelopment of existing commercial and retail premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office use, parking and landscaping provisions, installation of new (dedicated) highway access with gate serving Hallmark Farmhouse (revision to planning permission 17/01834/AS to extend units 2 & 3, erection of unit 4; alterations to design, opening hours and associated works) - to allow Units 1, 2 and 3 to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b), E(d) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentists Surgeries). Plus, to allow unit 4 to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentists Surgeries)

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0629 Granted

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP

  Variation of Condition 12 (use class) of planning permission 22/00605/AS - to replace the approved Unit 4 of application 19/01525/AS with a new unit to provide ancillary space and services to units 1,2 and 3 and amendments to parking layout - to allow Unit 4 (as edged in red on the submitted Location Plan) to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentist Surgeries)

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/1758 Awaiting decision

  5 The Poplars, Warehorne Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LX

  Variation of Condition 4 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 21/00336/AS for Single storey rear extension & two storey side extension; to allow for an alteration to the roof form with amended plans.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0630 Withdrawn

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP

  Variation of Condition 2 (B1 office use) of planning permission 17/01834/AS for Redevelopment of Existing Commercial and Retail Premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office Use, Including Serviced Offices, Parking and Landscaping Provisions, and Installation of New (Dedicated) Highway Access with gate Serving Hallmark Farmhouse - to allow Unit 1 to be used for: Use Class E – Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a) and E(b))

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments