Planning application
PA/2026/1081
Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way, Ashford, TN24 0SD
Proposal
Variation of Conditions 5(A - discount), 5(D - click and collect), 7(P - toys and books) and 7(Q - cosmetics and perfumes) of planning permission 14/01402/AS for Demolition of part of the existing Design Outlet Centre and the construction of buildings and structures to provide an extension to the retail designer outlet, comprising retail and restaurants units, tourist information / visitor unit, associated facilities, and office / centre management accommodation, re-configuration of existing car park, new car parking spaces, cycle parking, plant, hard and soft, public realms improvements, landscape works, highway works and other associated works to allow for the relaxation of existing operational restrictions.
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1081
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2026
Received by Ashford
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30 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 amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA/2024/1900 Granted
Slim Chickens, Unit 161 - 165, Designer Outlet, Ashford, TN24 0SD
1 x set of internally illuminated individual letters. 1 x non illuminated reverse applied window graphics. 1 x internally illuminated projection sign. 4 x sets of internally illuminated individual letters
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PA/2025/1306 Awaiting decision
19 Newtown Green, Ashford, TN24 0PE
Two-storey rear extension following demolition of existing flat roofed extension and outbuildings. Proposed use of extended building as hot food takeaway and 3no. one bed flats.
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PA/2026/0171 Awaiting decision
Newtown Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN
Redevelopment of the site for a mixed use development comprising: • Change of use, upward extension and external alterations to the Locomotive Shed building to provide 412 residential dwellings and commercial floorspace (577m2) (Use Class E); • Change of use, upward extension and external alterations to the Engine Shed building to provide 20 residential dwellings and commercial floorspace (724m2) (Use Class E); • Erection of four new buildings providing 383 residential dwellings, internal parking spaces and commercial floorspace (64m2) (Use Class E); • Change of use of the Paint Shop building to provide commercial floorspace (108m2) (Use Class E); and • Change of use of the Acetylene Store (55m2) and Clock Tower (70m2) buildings to provide commercial floorspace (Use Class E) and/or community floorspace (Use Class F2), Plus associated infrastructure, landscaping, parking, servicing, access and other associated works.
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PA/2026/0229 Awaiting decision
Newtown Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations (including upward extension) to the Locomotive Shed and Engine Shed buildings
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NOT/2026/1108 Awaiting decision
Network Rail, Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN
Prior Approval under Part 18 (Class A), Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, for proposed development comprising the ‘renewal of prefabricated workshop with a replacement modular unit and installation of a portable cabin office building’ to improve MELF facilities at Ashford MDU.
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22/01007/AS Granted
Network Rail, Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN
Installation of solar panels on roof, air source heat pumps and plant area, transformer and electric vehicle charging points (Amended description)
Other amendments applications
In Ashford
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OTH/2026/1174 Refused
63, Romney Road, Ashford, TN24 0RR
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0309 (Single‑storey rear extension wrapping the existing conservatory) to allow changes to roof form.
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OTH/2026/1321 Awaiting decision
7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AX
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.
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PA/2026/0876 Granted
Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JJ
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans & documents) & 5 (materials) of planning permission PA/2025/0422 to allow for changes to the proposed materials (lead cladding to dormers rather than hanging tiles).
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OTH/2026/1113 Withdrawn
156 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LS
Non-Material Amendment to planning Permission PA/2025/2341 for Two-storey rear extension; creation of a vehicular crossover and parking area to the rear with new access from Hampden Road; installation of associated fencing; erection of a new front porch; and alterations to fenestration, including the addition of a first-floor window on the side elevation. Following the demolition of the existing rear extension; to allow changes to the materials, the front porch design, and the rear extension roof.
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OTH/2026/1287 Awaiting decision
Units 1 & 2, Fletching Lane, Waterbrook Park, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0ZP
Non-material amendment to planning permission NOT/2023/1021 for Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 18/00098/AS to consider layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping in relation to the erection of 2no. new fast food restaurants and drive-throughs including associated access, parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to reduce parking spaces from 64 to 60 enabling the provision of EV charging points.