Maple Tree Lodge, Chart Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3TB

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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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• 3 Merino Way, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3GS

  20/00269/TP Submitted 4 Nov 2020 98m away

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  PA/2024/1887 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 167m away

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• Court Lodge Manor, Pound Lane, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JE

  PA/2024/1706 Submitted 16 Sep 2024 188m away

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  PA/2025/1735 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 188m away

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• Memona Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD

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