Foundry Lodge, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EG

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 17 July 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Rectory, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EG

  20/00294/TC Submitted 4 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Description: Tree safety works as per tree safety survey

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Hurstwood, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF

  21/01126/AS Submitted 17 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Part two storey/part single storey side/rear extensions; first floor rear extension; new first floor window; front porch (part retrospective re porch)

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3EF

  22/01059/AS Submitted 1 Jul 2022 100 yards away

  Proposed Installation of New Air Source Heat Pump and Associated works.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Sports Pavillion Rear Of Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF

  PA/2024/1737 Submitted 18 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Application for lawful development certificate - proposed - to upgrade an existing footpath surface from stone to a tarmac finish.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• Mouse Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF

  20/00002/TC Submitted 7 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Description: T1 - Apple tree to the front of property. To prune small spurs of approx 1/2 ft which prove too heavy for the tree.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 1 Chapel Row, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EE

  PA/2026/0304 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing conservatory. Obscure window to side.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• NOT/2026/1508 Granted

  Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

  T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1791 Awaiting decision

  Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  T1 - Holly - to fell.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/0860 Granted

  47, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND

  T1,2 & 4 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 2-3 metres in height and 2 metres around the sides. T3 - Ash - to fell - growing into fence and restricted by other trees.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees
• OTH/2026/1421 Granted

  Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

  T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Trees
• NOT/2026/1454 Granted

  7, Canterbury Road, Ashford, TN24 8LE

  T1 - Portuguese Laurel - To pollard tree from 6 metres to 2.2 metres to allow the tree to regrow so that it is more manageable for the client in the future.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Trees