20, Ruffets Wood, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QQ

1. 7 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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.

• 3, Ruffets Wood, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QQ

  OTH/2023/0805 Submitted 25 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01012/AS for (Variation of condition 6 on planning application 21/00740/AS (Alterations to existing conservatory, conversion of existing garage, first floor side extension and loft conversion) to alter external materials to the first floor extension from brickwork to hanging tiles, to match neighbouring properties along with increasing the roof pitch of the ground floor extension) to allow relocation and insertion of additional velux windows to main roof.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs

• 3 Ruffets Wood, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3QQ

  21/01192/AS Submitted 28 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Extension to existing garden wall/fence and garden gate

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Dove Close, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3NU

  OTH/2026/0838 Submitted 7 May 2026 250 yards away

  T1 Oak. Remove major deadwood. (Exempt Work) Cut lower South facing limb by 2m leaving finished length 5m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T2 Hornbeam. Cut back from guttering of 28 Dove Close & 24 Chaffinch drive leaving a 2m clearance from guttering of both houses. T3 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Cut south facing limb 2m leaving finished length 8m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T4 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Reduce height by 2m leaving finished height 20m. Cut back sides all orientations by 2m leaving finished length 12m. Excessive shading and hanging over gardens of 25 Dove Close and 25 Chaffinch Drive

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 29 Chaffinch Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3QD

  OTH/2025/1847 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 350 yards away

  T1 - Oak - Crown lift branches over garage to maintain clearance by a maximum of 1.5 mts, carry out partial crown reduction in height and spread over client's garden only by a maximum of 2 mts. Reason for works - excessive shading, damage to the garage roof if left.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 27, Chaffinch Drive, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QD

  OTH/2023/0404 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 350 yards away

  T1 Oak - Reduce overhang toward #7 by (7m to 4.5m) & formative prune garden side to give space in the garden.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 13 Chaffinch Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3QD

  PA/2026/1707 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Removal of existing garage and erection of a 2 storey side extension and new garage with room above.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension 5 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