Planning applications in Upper Weald

Gate House, Swan Lane, Little Chart, Ashford, TN27 0PT

T1 Ash - To fell to ground level -reason for removal severe decline ash die back . G2 3x Hornbeam 3x hawthorn approx. 15 m in height to be reduced by 4m vertically and laterally in all directions. Reason- To increase visibility and light to the property and clear phone lines. T3 Turkey oak- To fell to ground level. Reason for removal poor growth habit and proximity to dwelling. T4 Ash - To remove lowest limb growing towards the property at 3m from ground level to source. Reason- Proximity to property. T5 Sycamore - Remove lowest limb at 4m from ground level to source.Reason - proximity to dwelling. T6 Common oak - Lowest 4 branches to reduce laterally by approx. 2.5m to suitable growing points on the southern side of the canopy. Reason close proximity to dwelling.

Tamarisk, Church Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EL

T1-Ash - Crown reduction to previous reduction points, removing 3.5 to 4 meters. The tree is outgrowing its environment and growing onto the wall and causing excessive shedding in the garden, and unions from previous reductions are showing weakness.

South side of Pluckley Railway Station, Station Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0RU

Widening of existing access.

The Granary, Church Lane, Hothfield, TN26 1EL

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Phased program of archaeological work) of planning permission PA/2025/1286

Mantalini, The Grove, Pluckley, TN27 0RT

T1 - Crab Apple - crown reduction by 1.5m in height and 1.5m laterally.

4 School Road, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1HA

Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear conservatory

Manor Cottage, Church Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EL

5 day notification. Cherry tree in decline, been moving at base in recent high winds.

Barn at, Elvey Farm, Elvey Lane, Pluckley

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an existing agricultural building into two dwelling houses and associated operational development.

The Old Stables, Church Lane, Hothfield, TN26 1EL

T1 Weeping Purple Beech - Fell and grind stump T2 weeping Mulberry - Fell and grind stump

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Listed Building Consent for single storey Orangery with rooflight to the Western façade of the property.

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Proposed single storey Orangery with rooflight to the Western façade of the property.

Southfield, Southfield Lane, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BP

Details submitted pursuant to the Biodiversity Gain Plan informative for planning permission PA/2025/0599.

Land South of Brook Farm, Calehill Road, Little Chart

Change of use of land and construction of two semi-detached dwellings for rural workers (self-build)

Shipland Recreation Ground, Forge Hill, Pluckley

T1 - Oak tree: Prune smaller diameter limbs within 2-3m of the play equipment back to growth points - the supporting annotated photograph provides an approximate finished crown profile. (Superseded spec - remove the lowest major branch on the east side of the tree which overhangs the dragon swing.)

Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing, TN27 0BT

Proposal for the continued use of land for a 4no plot Gypsy / Traveller Site with 5no mobile homes, 4no touring caravans, 4no existing dayrooms, 3no existing access, 3no existing sheds and 1no new access with associated fencing and landscaping. (Retrospective)

Frith Court Farm, The Pinnock, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0SY

Widening of vehicular access, creation of hardstanding yard and formation of bunded earthworks (Retrospective)

Mansion Copse Farm, Church Lane, Hothfield, TN26 1EL

Prior notification for proposed improvements to existing track, to create a turning circle and stacking bay.

17 Otium Lake, Station Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0DZ

Proposed single-storey side extension and conversion of integrated garage.

Elvey Granary, Elvey Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0SU

Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including relocation of internal staircase and change to spiral staircase, insertion and removal of walls. (part retrospective)

Wilks Farmhouse, Lenham Heath Road, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2BT

Conversion of two-storey double garage to holiday let.

Land West of 1 to 4 Thanet Terrace, The Street

T1 - Ash - Reduce to a low pollard of six metres above ground level. Reason for works - Extensive and advancing decay is suspected throughout the central most and north east facing stems as a result of the fungal colonisation. The tree is considered to pose an unacceptable risk to users of the site and to users of the adjacent properties to the east (Thanet Terrace).

Woodland 300 meters East of Saracens Dairy, Pluckley Road, Pluckley

Construction of a pond and weir (Retrospective)

Heath Farm, Lenham Heath Road, Charing, ME17 2BT

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - for One main dwelling, 3-bed, one small outbuilding and a barn, two barn storage and a garage. One mobile home and a portacabin

Agricultural Land at, Clover Farm (aka Daniel Farm), The Pinnock, Pluckley

Erection of 6no holiday-let's, 2no car barns, gazebo and a fishing pond. Extension of access track and associated landscaping.

Primrose Meadow (formerly part of Wallfield Farm), Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0PP

Erection of an agricultural machinery storage building and an internal access track (retrospective)

Shelter 45m From Swan Inn, The Street 5m From Swan Lane, Swan Lane, Little Chart

Demolition in a conservation area for the removal of existing timber bus shelter

Apple Blues Farm, Vicarage Lane, Charing, TN27 0BT

Construction of a private way and hardstanding for agricultural purposes (Retrospective)

Goldwyn Community Special School, Godinton Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN23 3BT

5 Day Order Dead trees within a group TPO that are being felled next week (as it's a school site and it's half term).

Wallfield Farm, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0PP

Regulation 77 application to assess nutrient neutrality for application NOT/2024/1878 (Prior approval for the change of use and extension of an agricultural building and the land within its curtilage to a dwellinghouse and associated operational development)

Mill Cottage, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, TN27 0AY

Prior Notification received for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4.60m, eaves height of 2.40m and overall height of 3.80m.

Stone Lodge, The Grove, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0RR

T1 - Oak - cut back overhanging branches to provide more light and protect property.

2 Home Farm Cottages, Coach Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DZ

Details submitted pursuant to discharge condition 4 (landscaping scheme), of planning permission PA/2023/0747

1 Hall Farm Cottages, Little Chart Road, Hothfield, TN26 1EX

Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/01496/AS (Erection of store on rear of garage) to regularise the existing lean-to extension (retrospective).

Existing Building, Barnfield Road, Charing, TN27 0BN

Prior Approval for the change of use of an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to a single-storey dwelling house and associated operational development

Munday Oast, Egerton Road, Pluckley, TN27 0PD

Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing slates to main barn roof and porch, removal of failing bituminous paper membrane, replacement with breathable Proctor Air vapour and air permeable membrane, replace slates with Canadian Glendyne slates. Removal of section of flat lead roof to RH rear roundel from barn roof and replace with lead roof.

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Listed Building Consent for the removal of internal wall, blocking up existing opening and create new opening.

25 Park Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1EQ

Single-storey garage

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Details submitted pursuant to condition 8 (Biodiversity enhancement) for planning permission PA/2024/1281

Shaw House, Station Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QX

5-Day Notification; Fell tree covered by a TPO affected by ash dieback. T2 -Ash Multi stemmed – 2 remaining stems + 1 fallen. Located on the bank to the south-east corner of W1 W1- Ash – 1 remaining stem + 1 fallen. Located on the eastern boundary of W1, North of the driveway. T2 will require a replacement planting plan

1 Hall Farm Cottage, Little Chart Road, Hothfield, TN26 1EX

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Lean-to addition to the rear of a residential detached garage.

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0SA

Proposed home office and garden store to the south east corner of garden.

Community Hall, Station Road, Pluckley, TN27 0QZ

Single-storey in-fill front extension with PV panels and changes to fenestration with associated landscaping.

Forstal Cottage, Ram Lane, Little Chart, TN27 0PU

Listed Building Consent for proposed replacement windows to South West Elevation.

Gooseberry Field Campsite, Smarden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0RE

Variation of condition 6 (plans) for planning permission 20/01277/AS for the erection of a facilities building to allow for design changes (retrospective)

Britton House Stud, Ram Lane, Little Chart, TN25 4LS

Listed Building Consent for the Installation of an electric vehicle charger

Hothfield Service Station, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, TN26 1AP

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Materials), 8 (Noise control scheme), 9 (Biodiversity details), 10 (External lighting) of planning permission PA/2023/0277.

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1281 (Change of use of land from agricultural to residential and the erection of a single-storey detached garage following the demolition of the stable block). Use an oak frame for the main structure, and replace timber garage doors with an electric roller door.

Langley House, The Street, Little Chart, TN27 0QA

Silver birch tree - 6 metre height reduction , reason for works are that the tree has become too large.

Saracens Cottage, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, TN27 0SA

Listed Building Consent for layout of bathroom at the first floor to be adjusted to allow height clearance within shower, roof light to northern roof elevation to allow head clearance above WC. Partition to bedroom/nursery adjusted to allow for dressing room area, roof light to south elevation. Fireplace to ground floor lounge. Balanced flue to external wall of west elevation. Remove partition and door within hall area.

Wallfield Farm, Surrenden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent TN27 0PP

Prior approval for the change of use and extension of an agricultural building and the land within its curtilage to a dwellinghouse and associated operational development.