5, Beech Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DS

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 25 Park Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1EQ

  PA/2024/2309 Submitted 11 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  Single-storey garage

  Refused Householder 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Beech Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1EA

  PA/2025/2286 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey side and single storey front porch extensions with changes to fenestration (Part retrospective)

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Outer Gate Lodge, Park Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DR

  PA/2023/0190 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed detached two storey outbuilding to replace existing garage.

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Home Farm Cottages, Coach Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DZ

  OTH/2025/0177 Submitted 29 Jan 2025 200 yards away

  Details submitted pursuant to discharge condition 4 (landscaping scheme), of planning permission PA/2023/0747

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 2 Home Farm Cottages, Coach Drive, Hothfield, Ashford, Kent TN26 1DZ

  PA/2023/0747 Submitted 17 Apr 2023 200 yards away

  Create additional site access for lorry parking

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 2 Home Farm Cottages, Coach Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DZ

  PA/2026/1111 Submitted 23 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed first floor side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  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