PA/2026/1010

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• OTH/2025/1211 Awaiting decision

  Fullers Oast, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QF

  De - listing- Amendment to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest List entry: 1491727 Summary: Fullers Farm Oast, Fullers Farm Oast House, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford building has been removed from the statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest for Ashford, dated 11 December 2024

  30 Jun 2025 298m away Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1143 Awaiting decision

  Cherry Tree House, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new boiler and flue

  24 Jun 2026 321m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 20/00144/TC Granted

  4 Vesper Cottages, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

  Description: T1 Ash - to crown lift to 5m and remove limb overhanging 4 Vesper Cottages

  10 Jul 2020 321m away Trees
• 20/00297/TC Granted

  1 Beult Meadow, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8PZ

  Description: Willow (T1) - To crown lift willow by 3-4m Willow (T2) - To crown lift willow by 3-4m

  4 Dec 2020 331m away Trees
• 20/00213/TC Granted

  Waterside House East, Water Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QB

  Description: Yew Tree - To fell, required by building control due to proximity of new extension.

  25 Sep 2020 400m away Trees
• OTH/2023/0332 Granted

  Centre Of Pond 24m From Cloth Hall Cottage, Water Lane 22m From Water Lane, Water Lane, Smarden, TN27 8QB

  Oak Tree - To fell & remove. Trees root system has failed, causing tree to dangerously lean out over the pond of the site listed on application.

  21 Feb 2023 400m away Trees

• PA/2026/0661 Decided

  53 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conservatory to the north-west elevation

  7 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision

  Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0962 Decided

  The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC

  28 May 2026 Lawful development