Willow Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DU

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 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.

• 1 Wheatfields, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7GF

  21/01408/AS Submitted 28 Jul 2021 0.3 miles away

  Conversion of garage to residential

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land to the west of, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, Kent

  20/00154/AS Submitted 3 Feb 2020 0.3 miles away

  Erection of 33 dwellings including the creation of access, green space, a communal green and landscaped areas and associated infrastructure

  Granted Full applications 273 docs
  Major scheme

• Goldwell Manor Farm, Goldwell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DX

  PA/2023/0078 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

  Change of use from Holiday Let to Annex to support the main house.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Woodleas Farm, Goldwell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DX

  PA/2026/1133 Submitted 26 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Change of use of land from agricultural to residential including the siting of 3 no. static caravans and laying of hardsurfacing. (retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• Land Northwest of Little Symnels, Goldwell Lane,, Aldington, TN25 7DX

  OTH/2026/0734 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Details submitted pursuant to Condition 3 (Disposal of sewage) of planning permission PA/2025/2131

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 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