Whist House, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

1. 6 Mar 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 8 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Screening - EIA not required

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Whist House, Tannery Lane , Ashford, Kent. TN23 1PL

  PA/2026/0965 Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Demolition of the curtilage listed Gun Shop and Long Shed buildings and internal and external repairs and alterations to the Grade II* listed Whist House including: • full roof and external tile hanging renewal; • replacement of concrete floors and dilapidated timber floor areas at ground floor level with breathable limecrete, and the addition of a pamment floor and associated modifications to historic stair and panelling; • removal of failing render and the repair/restoration of brickwork, plinths and quoins; • repair and renewal of failed lath and plaster walls and ceilings; • joinery repairs and modifications as scheduled including upgrading and replacement of doors and windows; • alterations to internal openings, partitions and the addition of glazed screens; • new tile hung and glazed lift addition to south elevation with 4 no. new associated new openings; • demolitions of west garden walls; • removal of modern external slabs and new brick plinths to existing columns where ground level reduced.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 183 docs
  Small domestic

• Civic Centre , Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 9ZY

  PA/2026/1082 Submitted 19 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Change of use and conversion of former Council offices to provide 58 residential units with ancillary residential facilities, balconies, fenestration alterations, car parking, landscaping and associated works, together with the retention of ground floor office space, infill extensions and creation of a kiosk

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 180 docs

• 59, Mill Court, Ashford, TN24 8DN

  PA/2025/1928 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate - proposed extension to vehicle crossover and block paving of drive.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs

• 59 Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN

  21/01356/AS Submitted 23 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  First floor side extension and provision of dormer window to rear to facilitate loft conversion.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs

• 6 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB

  21/01154/AS Submitted 21 Jun 2021 150 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs

• 23 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BD

  21/00866/AS Submitted 13 May 2021 250 yards away

  Two storey side extension; extension to existing front porch

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/1235 Awaiting decision

  Pullen Barn Farm, Headcorn Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JA

  Outline application for the erection of 8 dwellings, with details of access, layout and landscaping, with appearance and scale reserved.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
• PA/2026/0668 Granted

  Avondale, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DD

  Permission In Principle - Change of use of land to residential and the erection of up to six dwellings.

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Outline
• PA/2026/0068 Refused

  5, Homewood Road, Tenterden, TN30 7AU

  Outline application for 2no single-storey custom/self-build dwellings and associated parking following demolition of existing garage and utility with all matters reserved save for access and layout.

  Received 15 Jan, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Outline
• 19/01701/AS Granted

  Land east of Ham Street By-Pass and south west of, Brockmans Lane, Kingsnorth

  Outline planning application for residential development of up to 100 dwellings with all matters reserved except for the main access point off Brockmans Lane into the site

  Received 3 Dec, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Outline
• PA/2025/1326 Awaiting decision

  Garage 1-9, Cryol Road, Ashford, TN23 5AN

  Outline Application for the redevelopment of vacant lock-up garages to provide 2 one-bedroom bungalows with all matters reserved save for access.

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Outline