PA/2026/0491

1. 12 Mar 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 19 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 20/00078/TP Granted

  314 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9QU

  Description: T1 Horse Chestnut - crown lift by approx 6 metres on garden side of 314 Canterbury Road; T2 Holly - crown lift by approx 6 metres on garden side of 314 Canterbury Road

  27 Apr 2020 141m away Trees
• PA/2024/1702 Withdrawn

  9 Hillcrest Close, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QT

  Proposed two storey side extension

  16 Sep 2024 179m away Householder
• PA/2024/1813 Granted

  18, Hillcrest Close, Kennington, TN24 9QT

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PA/2024/0711 for two-storey front extension and changes to fenestration to allow for change to front extension.

  30 Sep 2024 179m away Amendments
• OTH/2026/1169 Awaiting decision

  Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX

  TPO No 3 1990 - Lime T77 on ABC schedule. Fell due to very large cavity approx. 60cm in diameter and 60cm in depth about 1 meter from the ground level. Replant with replacement Lime Tree.

  26 Jun 2026 210m away Trees
• OTH/2026/1044 Awaiting decision

  Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX and 7 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX

  Yew tree in the front of No 7 The Street- Reduce the side shoots back to the main trunk from a max of 5 mtrs from ground level. To allow more light and improve security. G1 (No7) Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T29. 30, 31 & 32 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging T34,, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 & 43 (No 9 The Street) - Crown reduction to 5 mtrs above ground level. To improve light and prevent overhanging branches

  11 Jun 2026 210m away Trees
• 21/01004/AS Granted

  383 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DU

  Extension to roof to form two storey dwelling; single storey extension to include garage and associated fenestration

  1 Jun 2021 218m away Full applications

• PA/2026/1032 Granted

  4, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LT

  Front porch.

  10 Jun 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0935 Granted

  4 Tutt Hill Cottages, Westwell Lane, West of Westwell, Westwell, Ashford, TN26 1AL

  Two storey side extension with rear patio & fence, alterations to existing side and rear fenestration; following demolition of the existing side extension

  25 May 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1309 Awaiting decision

  4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

  New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)

  23 Jul 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1030 Granted

  46 Wood Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3AG

  Proposed dropped kerb and hardstanding driveway (part retrospective)

  10 Jun 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0959 Granted

  19, Hoppers Way, Singleton, TN23 4GP

  First floor front extension with addition of cladding.

  28 May 2026 Householder