Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PQ

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 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.

• Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

  19/00301/PRE Submitted 1 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Change of use from stable block to a seperate dwelling.

  Decided Amendments
  Domestic

• Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

  21/01367/AS Submitted 26 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of an Existing Dwelling and Associated Outbuildings with a new Two Storey Dwelling with garage and Associated Ecological/Landscape Enhancements.

  Granted Full applications 20 docs
  Domestic

• Little Swifts Green Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

  19/01548/AS Submitted 4 Nov 2019 300 yards away

  Proposed replacement dwelling

  Granted Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• Oakfields, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ

  21/01023/AS Submitted 3 Jun 2021 350 yards away

  Change of use of land to residential and creation of new access in association with dwelling granted permission under planning permission 19/01548/AS

  Refused Full applications 14 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