Rawnie Farm, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

1. 16 Dec 2024

   Received by Ashford

2. 19 Dec 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Feb 2025

   Decision issued: Existing Use/Development Is Not Lawful

4. 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 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.

• Platt Barn, Old Way, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2DB

  PA/2025/2170 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed detached garage

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Land at Rawnie Farm, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

  PA/2024/2084 Submitted 7 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 21/02233/AS; to allow for the addition of roof velux windows.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 22 docs

• The Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, TN26 2DB

  NOT/2026/1592 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  T1 Silver Birch close to garage, with over-extended lower western limb (over garage), and over-extended south-western limb and southern limb – reduce the crown by 3 metres in height and carryout a proportional width reduction, reducing the lower western limb over the garage by at least 5 metres and reducing the south-western limb by 4 metres and the southern limb by 5 metres. T2 Dead Cherry Plum – dismantle fell to ground level. T3 Dead Holly – Dismantle fell to ground level. T4 Silver Birch - reduce crown by approximately 3 metres and carry out a proportional width reduction, leaving a balanced shape. T5 Silver Birch (14 metres tall) – Reduce by 4 metres to previous reduction points, leaving a balance form.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• Old Vicarage, Old Way, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2DB

  20/00137/TC Submitted 30 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Apple Tree - to fell; T2 Apple Tree - to prune and relocate in garden (see photographs)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard House, 47 The Street, Appledore, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2BU

  19/00265/TC Submitted 25 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  Description: Walnut (T1) reduce canopy by 1.8m reduction of crown diameter. Walnut (T2) reduce canopy by 2 meter reduuction of crown diameter to avoid overhanging and damage to roof of studio building (B1) and neighbour's building (N1). To avoid subsistence and heave in same properties due to the root ball spreading too far. Repeat in 2021 if further reduction needed as species will not tolerate a harder reduction in a single year. Quince (T3), Apple (T4) and Fig (T5) prune back excessive new growth to allow manageable height and reduce over- fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airfllow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Prunus (T6) prune back side branches growing over lawn to maintain overall balance of canopy. Medlar (T7) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and over the lawn area, to allow manageable height and reduce over-fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airflow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Magnolia (T8) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and lawn area. Laurel (T9) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and lawn area, and prune back excessive new growth on top of tree for improved view from the street. Quince (T10) prune to avoid over growth onto pavement of the street and towards house and to allow manageable height and reduce over-fruiting. Prune back crossing branches to allow better airflow, maximise fruit growth and avoid fungal infection. Magnolia (T11) reduce canopy inline with reduction of Walnut T2, to avoid impacting regrowth of walnut T2 canopy

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• 15, The Black Lion, The Street, Appledore, TN26 2BU

  PA/2026/0162 Submitted 27 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use and conversion to existing storage building to holiday let. Extension to create first floor and two-storey rear extension with associated private amenity. Demolition of 2no existing storage buildings.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension Demolition 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