Planning application
PA/2026/0979
Unit J1, Dencora Way, Ashford, TN23 2FH
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Change of use from B8 Storage or distribution to B2 General industrial
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/0979
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2026
Received by Ashford
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23 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Ashford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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OTH/2026/0111 Granted
Land adjacent to Bombardier Transportation Ltd, Beaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 4TX
Discharge of conditions 3 (Drainage) & 16 (Ground Levels) of Planning Permission PA/2022/2312
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PA/2026/0182 Granted
Land adjacent to Bombardier Transportation Ltd, Beaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 4TX
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans) & 9 (Boundary Planting) for Planning Permission PA/2022/2312 "Use of the site for open storage (Use Class B8) with associated laying of hard standing installation of perimeter fence"; to allow for creation of a new access.
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PA/2022/3155 Granted
Land at Chart Stables , Dencorra Way , Ashford, TN23 4FH
Erection of a. B2 Industrial Unit and associated works.
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20/00022/TP Granted
69 Hillbrow Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4XW
Description: T1 Oak - Section cut Ivy and remove epicormic growth. Removal of all dead wood (exempt).
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21/00956/AS Granted
Units 6 to 8, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate, Hanover Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EJ
Reinstatement and refurbishment following fire and associated damage to two storey offices and reception forming part of a mixed commercial light industrial premises.
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20/00183/TP Granted
84 Hillbrow Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4YA
Description: To fell all trees in front of the property
Other lawful development applications
In Ashford
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PA/2026/0661 Decided
53 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conservatory to the north-west elevation
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PA/2026/1312 Awaiting decision
Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn
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PA/2026/1001 Decided
Rivendale, The Street, Brook, TN25 5PF
Lawful Development Certificate – Proposed - Single-storey rear extension, insertion of windows to the side elevation at ground floor level; following demolition of the existing conservatory
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PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision
Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.
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PA/2026/0962 Decided
The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC