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33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF

Awaiting decision Ashford PA/2026/1719 Change of use

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Change of use from Bingo Hall (Sui Generis) and Retail (Class E) to Theatre, bar, café, events, exhibition and community space (Sui Generis)

As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1719

Application record

Reference
PA/2026/1719
Type
Change of use
Status
Under Consultation
Received
22 Sep 2026
Validated
28 Sep 2026
Ward
Victoria
Parish
Central Ashford
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN24 8TF

Comment by 24 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Ashford through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Ashford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • PA/2026/1718 Awaiting decision

    33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF

    External works to the building including new windows and doors; refurbished canopy and new curtain walling to the frontage, new external stairs and ramps, and new roof finish, plant and associated equipment and works at roof level

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Sep 2026

    Received by Ashford

  2. 28 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

33 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided full applications in a median of 102 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • 33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF

    PA/2026/1718 Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

    External works to the building including new windows and doors; refurbished canopy and new curtain walling to the frontage, new external stairs and ramps, and new roof finish, plant and associated equipment and works at roof level

    Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 47 docs

  • The Nutmeg Cafe, 51 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SG

    21/00535/AS Submitted 23 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Replacement of existing late c.C20 plate glass shop front windows with reinstatement of Georgian glazed timber windows.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

  • The Nutmeg Cafe, 51 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SG

    20/01000/CONA/AS Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Discharge conditions 2 & 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d), 3(e), 3(f)

    Split decision Conditions 35 docs

  • Footpath outside (46) & (40), High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

    PA/2024/2205 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.

    Withdrawn Full applications 15 docs

  • Footpath outside (46) & (40), High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

    PA/2024/2220 Submitted 27 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Advertisement consent for installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens

    Withdrawn Advertising 14 docs

  • 36-38, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TE

    PA/2024/1804 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

    Change of use of the property from Casino to commercial shop, installation of external shutters to the shop front and rear access. (retrospective)

    Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

In Ashford

  • PA/2026/1328 Granted

    32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

    Change of use of the existing first and second floor commercial office accommodation (Use Class E) to a single self-contained holiday let, together with replacement ground floor door to rear elevation.

    Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • PA/2026/1324 Granted

    Charing Church of England Primary School, School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN

    Single storey rear extension containing open plan classroom and external access ramp and steps.

    Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • PA/2026/0707 Granted

    Aldington Post Office, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DA

    Alterations to the front of the shop (Retrospective)

    Received 16 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • PA/2026/1059 Granted

    Bethersden Cricket Club, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BQ

    Stationing of timber clad site cabin structure to provide changing and toilet facilities and retention of 2 existing storage containers

    Received 15 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision

    Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

    Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications