Civic Centre , Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 9ZY

1. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• Whist House, Tannery Lane , Ashford, Kent. TN23 1PL

  PA/2026/0965 Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~14 Aug

  Demolition of the curtilage listed Gun Shop and Long Shed buildings and internal and external repairs and alterations to the Grade II* listed Whist House including: • full roof and external tile hanging renewal; • replacement of concrete floors and dilapidated timber floor areas at ground floor level with breathable limecrete, and the addition of a pamment floor and associated modifications to historic stair and panelling; • removal of failing render and the repair/restoration of brickwork, plinths and quoins; • repair and renewal of failed lath and plaster walls and ceilings; • joinery repairs and modifications as scheduled including upgrading and replacement of doors and windows; • alterations to internal openings, partitions and the addition of glazed screens; • new tile hung and glazed lift addition to south elevation with 4 no. new associated new openings; • demolitions of west garden walls; • removal of modern external slabs and new brick plinths to existing columns where ground level reduced.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 183 docs
  Small domestic

• Whist House, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL

  OTH/2026/0453 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  EIA Screening Opinion in relation to redevelopment of the Tanyard Ashford (Former Kent Wool Growers), Tannery Lane, Ashford

  Decided Outline 15 docs

• 59, Mill Court, Ashford, TN24 8DN

  PA/2025/1928 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate - proposed extension to vehicle crossover and block paving of drive.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs

• 59 Mill Court, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DN

  21/01356/AS Submitted 23 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  First floor side extension and provision of dormer window to rear to facilitate loft conversion.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs

• 6 Birling Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8BB

  21/01154/AS Submitted 21 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and extension; erection of two-storey side and rear extension together rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs

• Ashford Social Security Office, International House, Dover Place TN23 1HT

  PA/2025/0205 Submitted 5 Feb 2025 250 yards away

  Extension of plant cage into parking provision and addition of ventilation louvres to East and West facades.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 18 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