1 The Forstal, Millstone, Blind Lane, Mersham, TN25 6NY

1. 26 Aug 2024

   Received by Ashford

2. 6 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Existing Use/Development Is Not Lawful

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Millstone, 1 The Forstal, Blind Lane TN25 6NY

  PA/2024/1963 Submitted 23 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of a boundary fence (Retrospective)

  Refused Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Cranwell House, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU

  PA/2025/2197 Submitted 25 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Proposed two-storey rear extension, porch to side elevation, changes to fenestration including removal of dormer and addition of velux roof windows. Removal of chimneys.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Cranwell House, The Forstal, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU

  21/00121/TP Submitted 16 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Description: Tree No. 13 - to fell as leaning towards property Tree No. 16 - to fell as dead/dying Tree No. 20 - to fell as falling onto Tree No. 21

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Cranwell House, Church Road, Mersham, TN25 6NU

  PA/2024/2174 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jan

  Construction of 2 detached self-build/custom-build dwellings with detached garages, associated hard and soft landscaping works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 30 docs

• Bell House, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU

  22/01114/AS Submitted 11 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Installation of solar panels and oil tank

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Domestic

• Bell House, Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU

  22/01115/AS Submitted 11 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Repair works to chimney stacks and window replacements

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs

• PA/2026/1285 Granted

  Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 m x 14.475 m

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0967 Refused

  Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Unit 5, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DE

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed installation of roof mounted solar panels.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1773 Awaiting decision

  89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

  Lawful development Certificate - Proposed erection of garden outbuilding

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1800 Awaiting decision

  13 Goldfinch Drive, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7FQ

  Lawful Development Certifcate - Proposed - Loft conversion with a rear dormer and velux windows.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1447 Granted

  11 Linden Road, Ashford, TN24 8BT

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Conversion of two residential flats into one dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development