Rothermead, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NE

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Proposed Use/Development Would Be Lawful

Ashford granted permission on 3 September 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.

• The Barn, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NE

  PA/2022/2776 Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Demolition of redundant building and outbuilding and erection of 1no. dwelling, with associated parking, garage, garden land and biodiversity enhancements. (Amended scheme to Deemed Consent Ref: 22/00338/AS)

  Refused Full applications Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• The Barn, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NE

  OTH/2025/2108 Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Enhancement Scheme for Biodiversity) and 9 (External Lighting Scheme) of planning permission PA/2023/0849.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• The Barn, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NE

  PA/2025/2101 Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of an agricultural storage building

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Tenterden Vineyard, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

  OTH/2026/0037 Submitted 9 Jan 2026 0.3 miles away

  Hedgerow removal notice for the creation of an opening in association to the wine tasting facility

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

  NOT/2025/0191 Submitted 31 Jan 2025 0.3 miles away

  T1 - Willow - Remove back to main stem - in parking layby on the B2082, over extended heavy branches over parking area. T2 - Ancient Willow - Pollard to previous points.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

  OTH/2022/3039 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 0.3 miles away

  Group A, reduce pollard heads to a lower point to facilitate in house maintenance ensuring that wounding diameters are minimised and crown break points are used. Group B Limes – retain at current height, prune regrowth and remove any limbs growing toward the carriageway. Various works to be completed to 22 trees as per tree works list supplied with application form.

  Granted Trees 6 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