The Vine, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AZ

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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 householder applications in a median of 71 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Haven, Kiln Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3BA

  PA/2023/0278 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Erection of new dwelling (alternative to planning approval 22/01000/AS)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 19 docs
  Domestic

• Island Barn, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3BB

  PA/2024/1489 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 250 yards away

  Single storey detached ancillary annexe, with access, landscaping and other associated works. Change of use of land from agricultural to residential (retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AS

  PA/2026/1568 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Proposed vehicular crossing and associated hardstanding.

  Awaiting decision Householder 4 docs
  Domestic

• 2 Bailey Field, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AS

  PA/2026/1502 Submitted 19 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  Erection of a single storey side-and-rear extension, removal of existing chimney, following demolition of outbuilding and sunroom.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• The Beeches, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AS

  20/01146/AS Submitted 27 Aug 2020 350 yards away

  Reserved matters application for approval of Appearance, Scale & Landscaping pursuant to outline planning permission 18/00251/AS (provision of 4No. detached 3 & 4 bedroom dwellings, with garaging/carports and amenity curtilages)

  Granted Reserved matters 60 docs

• Mallards, Forge Hill, Bethersden, TN26 3AF

  NOT/2026/1560 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  T1 - Oak - Crown reduction - Height 13m to 9.5m, Width 5m to 4m and crown lift to 3m from ground. Works are for maintenance purposes and to keep the tree in size with surroundings; allowing use of space beneath the tree without causing damage.

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• PA/2026/1422 Granted

  Meadow Court, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EP

  Proposed single-storey detached garage and home office outbuilding

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1438 Granted

  The Gables, Long Hill, Old Wives Lees, Chilham, CT4 8BN

  Single-storey side and rear extensions and roof extension including changes to existing fenestration following demolition of the attached garage.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1316 Granted

  Churchfield House, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LU

  Single-storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, front porch with access ramp, covered area with ramped access to the side of the property and associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1373 Granted

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

  Erection of a replacement porch, following the demolition of the existing.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1309 Granted

  4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

  New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder