Field to the west of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• OTH/2026/1073 Granted

  Field to the west of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington

  Non-material Amendment to PA/2026/0196 for Variation of planning conditions 2 (Approved plans and documents), condition 5 (Surface water drainage details) and condition 16 (Operational lighting details) of planning permission PA/2022/2950 for the Erection of a synchronous condenser plant with ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and other incidental works to allow for Condition 2 - To be updated to reflect the revised plans. Condition 5 - To be re-discharged to reflect the revised surface water drainage design and Condition 16 - To be re-discharged to reflect the final lighting design; to allow changes to the width of the approved earth bund.

  Decided 17 Jul 2026 Amendments
• OTH/2024/2219 Granted

  Field to the west of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington

  Non-material amendment to PA/2024/0660 for installation of underground cabling to remove condition 4.

  Decided 19 Dec 2024 Amendments

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 5 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• OTH/2026/1073 Granted

  Field to the west of National Grid Converter Station, Church Lane, Aldington

  Non-material Amendment to PA/2026/0196 for Variation of planning conditions 2 (Approved plans and documents), condition 5 (Surface water drainage details) and condition 16 (Operational lighting details) of planning permission PA/2022/2950 for the Erection of a synchronous condenser plant with ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and other incidental works to allow for Condition 2 - To be updated to reflect the revised plans. Condition 5 - To be re-discharged to reflect the revised surface water drainage design and Condition 16 - To be re-discharged to reflect the final lighting design; to allow changes to the width of the approved earth bund.

  Decided 17 Jul 2026 Amendments

Ashford granted permission on 5 May 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.

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• OTH/2026/1547 Awaiting decision

  Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 8QQ

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01067/AS for The erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to: • The Reverse Vending Machines (Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)) specification has been updated, allowing its relocation closer to the store entrance. • Relocation of car and motorcycle spaces to facilitate the re-positioning of the DRS closer to the store entrance • The accessible EV spaces have been relocated closer to the store entrance • EV spaces have been relocated away from the proposed surface water drainage route • The provision of a free standing InPost locker unit, located behind the retaining wall.

  26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• OTH/2026/1393 Granted

  Maple Barn, Kiln Place, Naccolt, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5FA

  Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/0643 for Erection of a garden office/family room and pergola. Insertion of solar panels and chimney flue to existing dwelling to allow changes to size of outbuilding.

  3 Aug 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/1521 Awaiting decision

  2 Goldwell Bungalow, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BP

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0997 "Single-storey self-build detached replacement dwelling and associated works following the demolition of the existing dwelling and existing outbuildings" to amend the approved plans and allow the addition of a detached outbuilding to provide cycle storage and an EV charging point, together with additional boundary treatments.

  21 Aug 2026 Amendments
• OTH/2026/1321 Granted

  7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AX

  Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.

  24 Jul 2026 Amendments
• OTH/2026/1491 Awaiting decision

  Sevington Inland Border Facility, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE

  Non-material amendment to planning permission OTH/2025/1437 (Ref CROWN/2025/0000002) for "Buildings, Goods Vehicle parking spaces, entry lanes, refrigerated semi-trailers, staff car parking spaces, access, site infrastructure, utilities, hardstanding, landscaping and ancillary facilities and associated works; and ongoing use of the site for an Inland Border Facility and Border Control Post, operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week."; to allow for changes to condition 17 (Drainage Strategy), removing the restriction that drainage works must be situated onsite

  18 Aug 2026 Amendments