55 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FR

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 55 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FR

  PA/2025/1760 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 0m away

  Display of 1no illuminated sign and 1no internally illuminated projecting sign on the front elevation.

  Granted Advertising 20 docs

• 55 Avocet Way, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FR

  PA/2025/1727 Submitted 16 Sep 2025 0m away

  Proposed change of use of ground floor from Office (Class E) to a Convenience Store

  Refused Full applications 18 docs

• 7 Cormorant Place, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7FT

  19/01495/AS Submitted 22 Oct 2019 120m away

  The installation of a garage door within the car barn.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 8 Goldfinch Drive, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7FQ

  PA/2026/0237 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 257m away

  Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump in the rear garden

  Granted Householder 16 docs
  Domestic

• Bilham Lawn Parcel B9, Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth, Kent

  16/00124/AMND/AS Submitted 21 Oct 2019 326m away

  Revisions to boundary treatments and house types on planning permission 16/00124/AS (Construction of 86 new dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaped areas, internal roads for the development, details of part of distributor road C and surface water drainage measures)

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 58 docs
  Major scheme

• PA/2026/0855 Decided

  3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single storey rear extension , rear facing first floor dormer and front roof lights.

  11 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0806 Decided

  14, Hayward Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JS

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed extension of vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

  5 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0719 Withdrawn

  8, Old Orchard, Singleton, TN23 4PY

  Lawful development certificate - proposed - construction of an outbuilding for use as a dog grooming business

  20 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1207 Decided

  Bryn Heulog, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HG

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single storey side extension

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1312 Withdrawn

  Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development