Apple Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD

1. 23 Apr 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

4. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 20 July 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 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.

• Memona Lodge, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3JD

  OTH/2026/1288 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Works to TPO trees - As per Arboricultural Method Statement Report.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 7 Temple Close, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PW

  21/00959/AS Submitted 25 May 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of side extension to provide garage and re-location of garden wall (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG

  PA/2025/2321 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Lawful development certificate - proposed - erection of a single-storey modular building for permanent use, providing two classrooms with ancillary space and associated hardstanding

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Maple Tree Lodge, Chart Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3TB

  OTH/2026/1187 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  T1 Ash – prune back lower laterals up to approximately 6m height by 2-3m on the north and east aspects adjacent to the driveway and parking. Reason: to provide sufficient clearance Exempt works: Clear around electricity and telephone wires to provide up to 500mm clearance in order to abate the nuisance. Please seek consent from any landowners if the trees are not on the applicant’s land. Remove dead wood in any TPO trees requiring attention. (Superseded Spec -T1 - Ash - Crown reduction to reduce height from 18.28m to 15.26m and lateral spread from 12m to 9m Reason for work - Client has just had block paving extended and birds are sitting above doing droppings all over new drive and cars)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Maple Tree Lodge, Chart Road TN23 3TB

  OTH/2024/2284 Submitted 9 Dec 2024 250 yards away

  T3 Ash - Raise crown by approx 6 mts; T4 - Crown reduction by a max of 3 mts and remove dead wood ; T5 Ash - Fell to ground level , replace with native species; T6 Ash and T7 Ash - Remove over extended branches growing over neighbors boundary by a max of 6 mts.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 12, Hever Gardens, Stanhope, TN23 5GN

  PA/2023/0167 Submitted 27 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Partial replacement of brick cladding with silicone render to gable wall.

  Granted Full applications 4 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