Rosebud Farm, Omenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8FJ

1. 26 Mar 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 5 Jun 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Ashford granted permission on 26 August 2026, 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 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.

• Woodlands Park, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8BT

  NOT/2025/2335 Submitted 17 Dec 2025 300 yards away

  5 Day notification Highlighted trees within G2 as denoted in supplied word document – fell or reduce to 4m as indicated. Tree 1: This tree is dying and has a real steep lean over the pond which the photo isn't doing justice. Tree 2: Right stem dead, left stem sparse canopy, major lean over pond Tree 3: Dying, extremely sparse canopy Tree 4: Old, wind blown, fallen tree Tree 5: Dying- no growth above line Tree 6: 4 dying trees - sparse canopies. Forth tree is behind the middle one Tree 7: Completely dead

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 5 The Green, Woodlands Park, Biddenden, TN27 8BT

  OTH/2026/0432 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  T1 Twin-stem Oak - reduce crown by 3-4m and section cut Ivy. (Superseded spec - T1 Oak Tree - Fell. Reason for works: Due to the height of the tree and proximity to the property, replant with the same species.)

  Granted Trees 4 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