PA/2023/0143

1. 25 Jan 2023

   Received by Ashford

2. 21 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 20/00159/TP Granted

  7 Freathy Lane, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QP

  Description: T1 - Field Maple - Remove lowest 2 branches, reduce crown by 1 metre, thin lower crown

  21 Jul 2020 0m away Trees
• 20/00090/TP Granted

  24 Dexter Close, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QG

  Description: Proposal: 1. Crown reduce sides and top back to previous points; 2. Crown reduce limbs that have not been reduced by 2m to a strong growth point; 3. Crown thin by 20% 4. Crown lift to 5m. (Superseded spec T1 Oak Tree - tree is overhanging excessively in 2 opposite gardens. 50% reduction to crown, removal of branches around the tree. All surrounding fences are lifted, separated and damaged, patio is lifted and garden sunken from tree roots in garden of 46 Freathy Lane)

  18 May 2020 134m away Trees
• PA/2026/0488 Granted

  22 Dexter Close, Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4QG

  Single-storey rear extension.

  12 Mar 2026 134m away Householder
• PA/2026/0918 Awaiting decision

  Lenacre Hall Farm, 393 Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4PF

  Listed Building Consent for the localised remedial repair works arising from subsidence damage , to include repointing , brick replacement , rebuilding of a later infill panel, repair of selected plaster finishes and damaged floor finishes.

  21 May 2026 199m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 20/01560/AMND/AS Granted

  Goat Lees House, Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4PH

  Non material minor amendment to planning permission 20/01560/AS (Proposed rear extension) to alter size of extension

  2 Jul 2021 257m away Amendments
• PA/2026/0739 Granted

  Sandyacres Sports And Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE

  Construction of two Padel Courts with all weather roof covering and associated lighting

  22 Apr 2026 446m away Full applications

• PA/2026/0661 Decided

  53 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conservatory to the north-west elevation

  7 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1312 Awaiting decision

  Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1001 Decided

  Rivendale, The Street, Brook, TN25 5PF

  Lawful Development Certificate – Proposed - Single-storey rear extension, insertion of windows to the side elevation at ground floor level; following demolition of the existing conservatory

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision

  Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0962 Decided

  The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC

  28 May 2026 Lawful development