Balfour Beatty Rail Plant Ltd, Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PD

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Newtown Green, Ashford, TN24 0PE

  PA/2025/1306 Submitted 11 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~23 Dec

  Two-storey rear extension following demolition of existing flat roofed extension and outbuildings. Proposed use of extended building as hot food takeaway and 3no. one bed flats.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 15 docs

• 57 Alfred Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0PH

  21/00987/AS Submitted 28 May 2021 200 yards away

  Two storey rear extension & new first floor window on side elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 29 Alfred Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0PH

  PA/2025/2242 Submitted 3 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Creation of a vehicular access with dropped kerb to the back garden, to create off road parking area.

  Withdrawn Householder 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Site of former Klondyke Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent

  18/00584/CONG/AS Submitted 10 Nov 2021 300 yards away

  Discharge of conditions: 13(a) (soft landscaping works), 23 (fibre broadband) & 24 (noise protection scheme)

  Granted Conditions 51 docs

• 140 Adams Drive, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0FW

  21/01503/AS Submitted 16 Aug 2021 300 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Change of use to small HMO (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs

• Land At Newtown Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN

  OTH/2023/0228 Submitted 6 Feb 2023 350 yards away

  Part Discharge of Condition 51(Part II Archaeological Investigation) for application 19/01476/AS.

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• PA/2026/1369 Granted

  32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

  Listed building consent for the change of use and re-configuration of the existing commercial office accommodation at first and second floor to form a single self-contained holiday let. Existing kitchen ceiling to be removed to expose timber rafters, master bedroom ceiling to be removed and repositioned above existing ceiling joists. Ground floor level – new WC towards the rear of the existing shop, existing doorway between retail area and stairwell serving upper floors to be blocked, allowing holiday accommodation to operate independently. Existing rear external entrance fire door to be replaced

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1330 Granted

  Ripple Farm Oast, Sole Street, Crundale, CT4 7EB

  Listed Building Consent for installation of EV charger to the external wall of the rear roundel.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1318 Granted

  35 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NZ

  Listed Building Consent for the alteration of existing fireplace and installation of log burning stove. Works to include the removal of the existing 20th century fireplace and the re-opening of the original fireplace to reflect original proportions and design. Exposed internal surfaces to be finished using lime based plaster

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1411 Granted

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

  Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing porch and erection of a replacement porch.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/0724 Granted

  Baker Farm House, Link Hill Lane, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9BG

  Listed Building Consent for replacement of roof covering and associated works

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings