52, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

1. 15 Sep 2023

   Received by Ashford

2. 13 Mar 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 May 2024, 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided full applications in a median of 102 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Footpath outside (46) & (40), High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  PA/2024/2205 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.

  Withdrawn Full applications 15 docs

• Footpath outside (46) & (40), High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  PA/2024/2220 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Advertisement consent for installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens

  Withdrawn Advertising 14 docs

• 36-38, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  PA/2024/1804 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Change of use of the property from Casino to commercial shop, installation of external shutters to the shop front and rear access. (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 36-38, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  PA/2024/1829 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign (retrospective).

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, 52 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  21/01086/AS Submitted 11 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from shop (class E) to hot food takeaway (class sui generis) and installation of ventilation system to rear

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe, 52 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

  21/01087/AS Submitted 11 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Internal works associated with change of use from retail to hot food takeaway; installation of ventilation system to rear; external painting

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• PA/2026/1328 Granted

  32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

  Change of use of the existing first and second floor commercial office accommodation (Use Class E) to a single self-contained holiday let, together with replacement ground floor door to rear elevation.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1324 Granted

  Charing Church of England Primary School, School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN

  Single storey rear extension containing open plan classroom and external access ramp and steps.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0707 Granted

  Aldington Post Office, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DA

  Alterations to the front of the shop (Retrospective)

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1059 Granted

  Bethersden Cricket Club, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BQ

  Stationing of timber clad site cabin structure to provide changing and toilet facilities and retention of 2 existing storage containers

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision

  Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

  Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications