1 Highfield Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JJ

1. 1 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided householder applications in a median of 71 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Willesborough and Kennington Garages Ltd, 405 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QQ

  21/01053/AS Submitted 8 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing timber shed and provision of one fully automated and enclosed car wash machine with associated plant and installation of three commercial laundry machines for general public use.

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 10, Charlton Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JN

  PA/2023/0274 Submitted 10 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed garage extension and conversion to create new ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 398 Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0QL

  21/01820/AS Submitted 14 Oct 2021 250 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec

  Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the demolition of existing storage building and construction of 1no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Outline Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• 113, The Old Rectory, Church Road, Willesborough, TN24 0JZ

  OTH/2023/0607 Submitted 28 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Beech Tree in rear garden - reduce side laterals by 2/3m overhanging 111A Church Road, as they are getting close to the house.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old Rectory, 113 Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0JZ

  21/00230/TP Submitted 20 Oct 2021 250 yards away

  Description: T1/3/4 Yew. Crown lift smaller diameter limbs (<100mm dia) to 4.5 m to permit vehicle access. T4 – Prune away from structure by 1-2m to abate nuisance – some shaping or shortening of laterals of 1-2m may be required to retain aesthetic of the tree T13 – prune back from structure by 1-2m as necessary to abate the nuisance shaping crown as necessary to retain the aesthetic. Prune back low lateral over neighbour's driveway to abate nuisance.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Rosemary House, 94 Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JG

  PA/2026/0862 Submitted 7 May 2026 250 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the conversion of existing barn to ancillary accommodation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 21 docs

• PA/2026/1422 Granted

  Meadow Court, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EP

  Proposed single-storey detached garage and home office outbuilding

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1438 Granted

  The Gables, Long Hill, Old Wives Lees, Chilham, CT4 8BN

  Single-storey side and rear extensions and roof extension including changes to existing fenestration following demolition of the attached garage.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1316 Granted

  Churchfield House, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LU

  Single-storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, front porch with access ramp, covered area with ramped access to the side of the property and associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1373 Granted

  Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EB

  Erection of a replacement porch, following the demolition of the existing.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1309 Granted

  4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

  New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder