28 Cherrywood Rise, Ashford, TN25 4QA

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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 lawful development applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 1, Cherrywood Rise, Ashford, TN25 4QA

  PA/2026/0332 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a rear/side canopy structure - Retrospective.

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Cherrywood Rise, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QA

  21/01221/AS Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - single storey rear extension

  Granted Lawful development Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Warren View, Ashford, TN25 4PW

  21/01037/AS Submitted 4 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear extension following removal of the conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Pondmore Way, Ashford, TN25 4LU

  OTH/2026/0502 Submitted 13 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Mature Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) - Selective crown reduction of approximately 3–4 metres from branch tips, carried out to suitable secondary growth points and retaining live growth at each cut. Reason for works - Reduce the overall canopy size of the tree where it extends toward the residential property, providing appropriate spatial clearance between the crown and the dwelling and garden area, reduce end-weight on extended lateral branches, assisting with management of the tree within its setting.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Domestic

• 4, Pondmore Way, Ashford, TN25 4LU

  PA/2023/0353 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed shed

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Pondmore Way, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4LU

  21/01453/AS Submitted 9 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Part two storey/part first floor side extension over garage and part first floor/part two storey front extension over porch

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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