Land south of Ely Place, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JA

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 12 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Boniface Farm, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3JA

  PA/2023/0598 Submitted 27 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use of land from agricultural to residential, and construction of detached garage outbuilding

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Orchard Cottage, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JA

  PA/2026/0468 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Single-storey side extension including attached garage, front porch extension and single-storey rear extension with changes to fenestration following demolition of detached garage.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Bridge Park, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JA

  PA/2026/0586 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed pool and erection of outbuilding for use as annexe and poolhouse.

  Withdrawn Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Orchard Cottage, Shawlands Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JA

  19/01025/CONA/AS Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• Ellingham Yard, Ellingham Industrial Centre, Ellingham Way, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3NF

  19/00315/PRE Submitted 8 Oct 2019 250 yards away

  Development of up to 20 new dwellings.

  Decided New dwelling
  Major scheme

• The Farmhouse, Little Hookstead Farm, Wrens Nest Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3NH

  21/00953/AS Submitted 24 May 2021 400 yards away

  Change of use of land to residential and the erection of carport and garage; erection of entrance gates/pillars

  Granted Full applications 14 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