Heronden Old House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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 60 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 56 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.

• Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

  OTH/2023/0318 Submitted 17 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 4 (details of material samples) & 5 (schedule of works) of listed building consent 21/02017/AS

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• Morghew Farm, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

  PA/2023/0438 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Erection of an Agricultural building - Revised application to 20/00417/AS

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

  PA/2026/1556 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Listed building consent for re-roofing works to the garages, including the installation of membrane, battens and counter-battens over existing sarking boards, the erection of a new clock tower, replacement and relocation of the existing stair/ladder with a compliant staircase, and associated first-floor strengthening and repair works to the existing structure.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

  PA/2026/1535 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Proposed installation of a new clock tower on the garage/outbuildings roof.

  Awaiting decision Householder 17 docs
  Domestic

• Deer Leap, Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR

  NOT/2025/1692 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  T230 - common ash - Tree has advanced ash dieback infection and associated secondary decay at base and roots, progressing into the lower stem. Remove to ground level.. T231 - common beech - Tree has significant dysfunction and decay northeast and southwest at base, with likely internal connection between areas of dysfunction, anamorphic stage fruiting body at base indicative of Kretzschmaria deusta, decay and dysfunction is likely to have progressed into roots as exhibited with major crown dieback indicative of extensive root dysfunction. Tree is within striking distance of adjacent greenhouse and amenity areas. Remove to ground level as soon as possible to..

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Morghew Park House, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LR

  21/00954/AS Submitted 24 May 2021 50 yards away

  Construction of an L-shaped car barn and landscaping works

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• PA/2026/1303 Refused

  Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1194 Granted

  Croesaw, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed garden outbuilding.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0866 Granted

  139 Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1HW

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conversion of integral garage with changes to fenestration

  Received 12 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1049 Granted

  Garages Adjacent To 37, Tufton Road, Ashford, TN24 8AU

  Lawful Development - Existing - confirmation use of the land is for parking.

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1615 Awaiting decision

  20, Ruffets Wood, Kingsnorth, TN23 3QQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed ground floor rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Lawful development