Delamere, 19 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL

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. 13 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

Ashford granted permission on 13 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Brimley House, The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AG

  21/00571/AS Submitted 29 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of land to residential; demolition of existing garage and shed; erection of a new garage and to provide a new driveway.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Court Lodge, Church Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AQ

  PA/2024/1808 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Listed Building consent for superstructure repairs to areas of external brickwork, internal brickwork, plasterwork, timber skirtings and mouldings.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

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

  20/00066/TC Submitted 25 Mar 2020 150 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

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

  20/00312/TC Submitted 21 Dec 2020 150 yards away

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

  Granted Trees 3 docs

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

  20/00315/TP Submitted 21 Dec 2020 150 yards away

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

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The George Inn, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AG

  PA/2024/1693 Submitted 13 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the installation of new electric fan and flue to existing flue collar and base.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• PA/2026/1285 Granted

  Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 m x 14.475 m

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0967 Refused

  Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Unit 5, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DE

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed installation of roof mounted solar panels.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1773 Awaiting decision

  89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

  Lawful development Certificate - Proposed erection of garden outbuilding

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1800 Awaiting decision

  13 Goldfinch Drive, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7FQ

  Lawful Development Certifcate - Proposed - Loft conversion with a rear dormer and velux windows.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1447 Granted

  11 Linden Road, Ashford, TN24 8BT

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Conversion of two residential flats into one dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development