South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, TN25 7HS

1. 20 Aug 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 8 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 7 November 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 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.

• Elm Tree Farm, South Stour Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7HS

  PA/2026/0253 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of land from commercial to residential. Conversion of existing commercial building to dwelling. Erection of rear extension and detached car port garage together with PTP upgrade.

  Granted Full applications Extension 26 docs
  Domestic

• South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7HS

  PA/2026/1124 Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of polytunnels and area of hardstanding at rear to ancillary storage and distribution use (Class B8) (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• Elm Tree Farm, South Stour Road, Mersham, TN25 7HS

  PA/2026/0006 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed rear extension and detached car port garage.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 16 docs
  Domestic

• South Stour Offices, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7HS

  21/01159/AS Submitted 21 Jun 2021 0.3 miles away

  Lawful Development Certificate- Existing- The continued use of a building and ancillary portacabin as an office (in breach of conditions 4 and 5 of planning permission 91/00373/AS)

  Granted Lawful development 15 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