PA/2026/1119

1. 24 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 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

• 20/00066/TC Granted

  Court Lodge, Church Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AQ

  Description: MWA Arboricultural Report Reference: T5 Oak - fell; T11 Ash - fell; TG1 Hawthorn & Elder Group - reduce height to 5m; and H2 Hornbeam - reduce height to 3m and crown spread to 2m.

  25 Mar 2020 122m away Trees
• 20/00312/TC Granted

  Hillside, Church Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AQ

  Description: T1 - Holly to reduce from 9 metres down to 4m and reduce laterals from 2.5 metres to 1.5 metres.

  21 Dec 2020 122m away Trees
• 20/00315/TP Granted

  Hillside, Church Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AQ

  Description: G1 - 5 x Cypress forming hedge on boundary with 9 Forgefield, reduce height from 6 metres to 3 metres.

  21 Dec 2020 122m away Trees
• 20/00037/TC Granted

  Romney House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AD

  Description: T1 - Weeping Willow front of property - To reduce the height by 1m back to previous cut points.

  13 Feb 2020 194m away Trees
• NOT/2026/0475 Granted

  Claremont, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AD

  T1 Yew Tree - Remove to ground level - due to tree being dead

  11 Mar 2026 194m away Trees
• PA/2026/0472 Withdrawn

  Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP

  Single storey extension to existing childrens care home

  11 Mar 2026 196m away Full applications

• 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