Planning applications in Downs West

Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DJ

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/1657 for 'Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and reconfiguration on the first and second floors, including a replacement staircase, relocating doors and partition walls and various fenestration changes. All existing ground floors to be replaced with Limecrete and underfloor heating, and insulate external walls. proposed vaulted ceilings. Modern catslide to be rebuilt. Proposed new porch' to allow changes to include reconfiguration of internal layout including removal of staircase, change internal approved door to sliding door, amended rooflight positions, fenestration changes, a flue pipe for a log burner, amendments to rebuilding catslide including bathroom at first floor, and to allow the playroom to be at the same level as the dining room.

White Hill Grain Store, White Hill, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HB

Erection of a new crop store following the demolition of the existing building and silos. (Retrospective)

Landews Meadow Farm, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4FN

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) for planning permission PA/2026/0243

Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

T1 - Holly - fell tree (dying). T2 - Box elder maple - Crown reduction by 3 metres off height & spread. T3 - Black locust - Pollard twin stem down to 5.5 metres from ground level (decay in base) T4 - Laurel - Fell stem nearest wall of church. T5 - Crab Apple tree - Fell as tree is dead. T6 - Mulberry - crown reduction from 6 metres to 3.5 metres. Stems are split. T8 - Bay - Crown reduction of max 1 metre.

Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX

T1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.

10 High Snoad Wood, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DQ

Construction of replacement detached garage

7 Chapmans Close, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AX

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2026/0749 for Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch; to allow changes to the porch roof changing it from flat roof to hipped roof.

Unit 1 Leda Park, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EW

Single-storey extension to existing commercial building. Change of use of the agricultural land to ancillary commercial use. Changes to building roofline, elevations and additional hardstanding (part retrospective).

Premier Inn, Maidstone Road, Westwell, TN26 1AP

Install of Automated Number Plate Recognition Camera & Column and associated anciliary works

Land Northwest of Woodcock Cottage 9 and Grouse Cottage, 10 Orchard Lane, Challock

Proposal for 3 residential dwellings, parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements.

Crispin Farm , Faversham Road , Challock , Ashford , TN25 4BQ

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - use of site as B8 (storage and distribution) and construction of office building

Crispin Farm , Faversham Road , Challock , Ashford , TN25 4BQ

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - laying of hardstanding

Beech Court, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DJ

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission PA/2025/1618 for "Proposed new porch, modern catslide to be rebuilt, changes to fenestration and associated landscaping works" to allow changes to include amended rooflight positions, fenestration changes, a flue pipe for a log burner, amendments to rebuilding catslide including bathroom at first floor, and to allow the playroom to be at the same level as the dining room

Eastwell Manor Hotel, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4HR

T86- Sycamore - adjacent to walled garden on its north-eastern side (i) remove stubs in lower crown (ii) Raise crown to give 0.5m vertical clearance from masonry of walled garden T4 - Cypress - North of manor, adjacent to carpark southern end of the group, viewed westward (i) Remove deadwood trees (including tree clad in ivy) and other partly uprooted of almost dead juvenile Cypresses, allowing the remainder to grow T15 Beech x 2 and a third Beech T16, the last of the row. The view Southward with the hotel carpark beyond (ii) Raise crowns to height 4-5m, removing branches to up to 10cm diameter, removing stubs from previous (relatively indecisive) prunings T26 Limes x 6 T27 Limes x 5 T28 Limes x5 (i) remove stubs and deadwood from lower crowns T38 Holly x 2, Ash x 2 - viewed Northeastward (i) remove deadwood (ii) Remove recovery growth from lower crown T40 Ash (i) Reduce height by about 8m (see arrow) Round the residual crown, also having the effect of reducing the weight of the crown on the southern and eastern sides of the tree T41 Oak, West of hotel, the view Eastward (i) Raise crown over shelter to give 2m vertical clearance, removing stubs (some long and up to 20cm diameter) and remove branches up to 10cm diameter (ii) Prune descending branches to give 4-5m headroom over paving and ornamental bed (iii) Remove large diameter deadwood T151 - Multi stem grey willow, no number, 6m south of Turkish hazel opposite the northern corner of the frontage of the hotel (i) Fell the two main stems leaning over the carpark to the front of the hotel T24 x 3 Horse Chestnut (i) Thin lower crowns to be consistent in density with upper crowns, removing stubs (some long) (ii) Raise crowns to height 4-5m T153 and T154 Leyland Cypresses (i) Fell both trees - These trees have outgrown their situation and contribute to the dereliction of the building close by. Their loss would have little visual impact owing to the surrounding screen of cypresses and would enable the reinstatement of the garden and avoid the further deterioration of the building. T66 and T67 Prunus, eastern side of petanc area, viewed southward (i) Fell and grind stumps - due to trees being dead/dying. Re-planting will be like for like.

Electrical Substation North of, 314-316 Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (Colour of fence/electrical cabinet/battery boxes) & 6 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission PA/2024/2093

Shottenden Manor Farm, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JR

Variation of condition 4 (hours of operation) of planning permission 04/02074/AS for Change of use and conversion of building from agricultural use into small units for light industry and storage (Class B1/B8) use to allow for extension of working hours.

Land north of The Bungalow, Green Lane (Submitted as Green Lane Stables, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DN)

Change of use of land for the erection of a one-and-a-half-storey, self-build detached dwelling, together with a detached car barn and associated infrastructure.

2 Midleton Cottage, Faversham Road, Eastwell, TN25 4HP

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Proposed air source heat pump installation in the front garden

White Hill Grain Store, White Hill, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HB

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1007 for "Erection of new crop store following the demolition of existing building and silos" to allow changes to reduce the height, width and footprint.

Manor Cottage, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4HX

T1 - (Species) - Fell to ground level - Due to being rotten at the base and creating a risk. T2 and T3 - (Species) Height reduction of 7 metres - Due to growing too tall. (Exempt work - T4 - Holly Tree - Fell - Tree has died.)

Pumping Station rear of 8, Chapmans Close, Challock, TN25 4AX

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - replacement wastewater treatment plant and boreholes.

4 Tutt Hill Cottages, Westwell Lane, West of Westwell, Westwell, Ashford, TN26 1AL

Two storey side extension with rear patio & fence, alterations to existing side and rear fenestration; following demolition of the existing side extension

Lenacre Hall Farm, 393 Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4PF

Listed Building Consent for the localised remedial repair works arising from subsidence damage , to include repointing , brick replacement , rebuilding of a later infill panel, repair of selected plaster finishes and damaged floor finishes.

Meliora, Westwell Lane, Ashford, TN26 1JA

Single-storey side and rear extension and two-storey rear extension with addition of window to first floor North East elevation following demolition of existing garage.

1 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

T1 – Unknown deciduous species Prune to suitable growth points to reduce the overall height to approximately 5 metres and reduce lateral spread to approximately 3 metres, while retaining a natural and balanced crown form. Tree is considered too large for its surrounding area and is situated directly adjacent to the boundary fence line. Works proposed to reduce end weight and maintain the tree at a more suitable size for its location. T2 – Sycamore Fell to ground level. Tree is considered too large for the surrounding area and is contributing to excessive shading and overcrowding. T3 – Sycamore Reduce crown back to suitable growth points, reducing the overall height to approximately 13 metres and reducing lateral branch spread by approximately 1–1.5 metres, bringing the lateral spread to approximately 2.5 - 3 metres where appropriate. Retention of T3 is recommended in preference to T2, as it is considered the better specimen of the two adjoining trees. T4 – Holly Fell to ground level. Small suppressed tree located in close proximity to adjacent trees with limited light and poor form. Removal proposed due to limited amenity value and overcrowding.

Tutt Hill Farm Cottage, Westwell Lane, West Of Westwell, Westwell, TN26 1AH

Listed Building Consent for the removal and restoration of casement windows on front façade

Tutt Hill Farm Cottage, Westwell Lane, West Of Westwell, Westwell, TN26 1AH

Replacement and restoration of casement windows on front façade

Tolgate Lodge, Buck Street, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AR

Construction of a detached car port with room in roof space, following the demolition of the exiting outbuilding

3 Wheel Mews, The Street, Westwell, TN25 4LQ

T1 & T2 – Sycamore trees – Fell to ground level using sectional dismantling techniques. Reason for works - The trees are situated in close proximity to a large shed and surrounding structures and causing excessive shading to the garden and property.

Newland House, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HU

G1 - Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech) hedge. Proposed works - Reduce the height by approximately 4 - 4.5 metres , trim the garden-facing (inside) face to re-establish a uniform boundary line and square off the end nearest the house to provide suitable clearance from the building. Reason for works - Lack of maintenance has resulted in excessive height and encroachment towards property.

Agricultural Barn at, The Parsonage, Watery Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JH

Change of Use of an Existing Agricultural Barn to a Mixed Use consisting of Agricultural Use and B8 Storage and Distribution Use (Retrospective)

7 Chapmans Close, Challock, TN25 4AX

Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey front extension together with erection of front porch

Sandyacres Sports And Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE

Construction of two Padel Courts with all weather roof covering and associated lighting

Holly Dene, Buck Street, Challock, TN25 4AT

Erection of an annex

Denham, Buck Street, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AR

Construction of a detached one-and-a-half-storey garage with garden room/store and games room above, following the demolition of the existing garage (part retrospective)

Unit 1 Leda Park, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EW

Extension to existing Class E and B8 building as well as the change of use of the agricultural land to ancillary Class E and B8 use

Watermans, Faversham Road, Eastwell, TN25 4HP

Part single and part two storey rear extension, additional fenestration to existing side elevation, widening of dropped kerb and additional hardstanding; following demolition of existing conservatory

3 The Lilybuds, Canterbury Road, Challock, TN25 4DH

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 9 (disposal of sewage) of planning permission PA/2023/0738.

Avondale, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DD

Permission In Principle - Change of use of land to residential and the erection of up to six dwellings.

Almrose, Buck Street, Challock, TN25 4AR

Proposed single storey rear extension with raised decking and ramp, and an open front porch.

1, Forest Cottages, Challock, TN25 4AR

Erection of a polytunnel and greenhouse

Elvey Cottage, Kingsland Lane, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JP

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Archeological Watching Brief) of Planning Permission PA/2025/2128

17, Hoads Wood Gardens, Ashford, TN25 4QB

Conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation. Single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing rear conservatory and bay window.

The Firs, Green Lane, Challock, TN25 4DN

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 of Appeal Decision (Appeal Ref: APP/E2205/D/25/3367806) relating to the approval of roof materials under planning application ref. PA/2025/0525.

Old Forge House, The Green, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4JB

T1 - Oak - crown reduction by 1.2m from 10m to 8.8m (prevent overhang of neighbour's property & provide more light). T2 - Magnolia - crown reduction by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m (prune away from property).

Butt Hill House, Faversham Road, Challock, TN25 4BQ

Proposed two-storey side extension, flue to South elevation, single-storey rear extension, front porch, addition of bay window following demolition of existing conservatory and West elevation of dwelling.

Agricultural Buildings 100meters North West of Bramley Mount Farm, Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph

Prior Notification for extension to an existing agricultural cold store building to provide additional storage for fruit and vegetables grown on the holding.

Landews Meadow Farm, Green Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4FN

Construction of replacement outbuilding

Apple Tree Cottage, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, TN25 4HY

T1 - Field Maple - Fell - The tree stands immediately beside an existing residential driveway and significantly restricts visibility to the right for drivers exiting onto the public highway. The tree’s roots were partially exposed and disturbed when the historic driveway entrance was widened several years ago. This has affected root protection and may compromise the tree’s long‑term stability and suitability for retention in close proximity to the highway and driveway. Replacement planting of an appropriate species in a less constrained and safer location within the garden is proposed.

Heathlock, Canterbury Road, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4DW

Discharge of Condition 9 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Permission PA/2022/2768