Land south of Hares View, Pook Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

1. 18 Jul 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 7 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Ashford granted permission on 5 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.

• Tilden House, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

  21/00792/AS Submitted 30 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed new field access

  Refused Lawful development 7 docs

• Land south of Gilham Farm known as lot 3, Luckhurst Lane, Smarden

  17/01668/CONA/AS Submitted 21 Nov 2019 350 yards away

  Discharge condition 3, 4, 6

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Miller Farm, Luckhurst Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QW

  21/00765/AS Submitted 28 Apr 2021 0.3 miles away

  Proposed erection of two detached dwellings with detached garages and stable blocks

  Refused Full applications 53 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