55 Chulkhurst, Biddenden, TN27 8EF

1. 18 Sep 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 1 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 27 October 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.

• 21, Chulkhurst, Biddenden, TN27 8ED

  PA/2023/0158 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear and side extension, single storey side extension, dormer to front elevation.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Magnolia, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8EQ

  21/01308/AS Submitted 14 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Single- storey rear and side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 74 Cheeselands, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8HL

  21/01472/AS Submitted 10 Aug 2021 200 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate - proposed - replacement window with door

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Green Hedges, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8EQ

  PA/2024/2166 Submitted 21 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling and detached carport (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 11 docs
  Domestic

• Green Hedges, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, TN27 8EQ

  OTH/2024/1971 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission PA/2023/0840

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Land North East of Black Friars and West of Green Hedges, Sissinghurst Road, TN27 8EQ

  OTH/2024/1948 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 6 (biodiversity enhancement), 8 (landscaping), 9 (walls & fences), & 10 (drainage) for planning permission PA/2023/1605

  Granted Conditions 9 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