East Quarter Cottage, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3DS

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 18 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Existing Use/Development Is Lawful

Ashford granted permission on 5 August 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.

• Etchden Barn, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3DS

  PA/2022/2847 Submitted 8 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Retrospective change of use of land to residential amenity (garden) and proposed annexe

  Refused Full applications 16 docs

• Etchden Court Farm, Etchden Road, Bethersden, TN26 3DS

  NOT/2024/2277 Submitted 6 Dec 2024 50 yards away

  Prior notification for an agricultural storage building abutting the existing structure.

  Refused Prior approval 6 docs

• Longberry Farm Glamping Limited, Etchden Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3DS

  21/00797/AS Submitted 4 May 2021 200 yards away

  Demolition and re-building of campsite utility block. Erection of covered patio area & kitchenette (retrospective) and extension of car park. Decking platforms for tents (retrospective) Conversion of stable to holiday accommodation

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 19 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