Melville, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QU

1. 26 Nov 2024

   Received by Ashford

2. 21 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 15 Sep 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Fuller Farm Cottage, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QF

  21/01360/AS Submitted 23 Jul 2021 400 yards away

  Erection of outbuilding; external alterations to existing outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Penfield, Bethersden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QF

  PA/2026/0073 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 0.3 miles away

  Proposed swimming pool; installation of new doors, windows and rooflights to existing outbuilding.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Fullers Oast, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QF

  OTH/2025/1211 Submitted 30 Jun 2025 0.3 miles away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  De - listing- Amendment to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest List entry: 1491727 Summary: Fullers Farm Oast, Fullers Farm Oast House, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford building has been removed from the statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest for Ashford, dated 11 December 2024

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 3 docs

• Poplar Court, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QR

  21/00934/AS Submitted 20 May 2021 0.3 miles away

  Proposed single storey rear extension with first floor terrace

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/1134 Granted

  Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Norman Road, Ashford, TN23 7DH

  Application for the installation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility within Use Class E and installation of external condenser units.

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1151 Granted

  93 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SA

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external front elevation of Nationwide Building Society branch

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2025/0955 Granted

  Ferramenta, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LR

  Replace conservatory frames and replace failed roof tiles and roof membrane (like for like).

  Received 20 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0985 Granted

  The Wyvern School, Great Chart Bypass, Great Chart, TN23 4ER

  Change of use of land for the siting of a converted horse box to be used as a coffee cart ancillary for the use of the school (retrospective)

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1135 Granted

  The Limes Community Garden, The Limes, Stanhope, TN23 3NY

  Proposed extension of an existing building and relocation of the existing office shed to a new position

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications