Sumach Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

1. 18 Feb 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 3 Mar 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Apr 2025

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

4. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 16 April 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• Ferndown House, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

  NOT/2024/1962 Submitted 23 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1 - Leylandii - fell and remove T2 - Maple - crown reduction by 3m

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Mayflower Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

  OTH/2023/0784 Submitted 21 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  T1 - Prune limbs away from telephone cable to give 500mm clearance ( Superseded specification: Silver birch tree - Fell to ground level - Tree is leaning and roots exposed. A large branch is also leaning on the phone cable to the address.)

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Glovers, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

  NOT/2025/1510 Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - Laurus nobilis- Bay tree. The tree is currently approx 10m tall and over 6m in width. Crown reduction bringing the tree down to 3m in height and reducing the canopy spread by half.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Apple Tree Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

  PA/2026/0832 Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed residential annexe to support the main dwelling following the demolition of the existing detached garage

  Granted Householder Demolition 34 docs
  Domestic

• Snowdrop Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

  NOT/2025/1658 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  T1. Ash tree - Fell - Reason for works: Ash dieback . Another tree has been planted nearby as advised previously which is now established. T2. Cherry tree - Fell - Reason for works: Tree is overshadowing house due to height, and causing root growth damage.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Walnut Lodge, Ball Lane, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN25 4EB

  PA/2023/0456 Submitted 8 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 (approved drawings) and 3 (materials) of PA/2022/2028 for (Proposed single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with inset balconies to the rear and east elevations, and elevational alterations to the existing pool room) to allow for alteration of external material on rear extension, remove rooflight and roof extension, remove replacement of side and rear windows to door on Eastern elevation.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 37 docs
  Small domestic

• 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