Planning application
PA/2026/1189
Oakfield Lodge, Hastings Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4PL
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Change of use of the land to residential garden, siting of storage container, erection of summerhouse and greenhouse
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1189
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Jul 2026
Received by Ashford
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10 Jul 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 lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Other lawful development applications
In Ashford
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PA/2026/0661 Decided
53 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conservatory to the north-west elevation
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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
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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
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PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision
Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.
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PA/2026/0962 Decided
The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC