Ashford planning applications

Five Bells, The Street, Brabourne, TN25 5LP

Retention of marquee and oak framed outbuilding until 2029 (retrospective)

Redundant Farm Buildings Northwest of Halden Place Cottage, Halden Lane, Rolvenden

Conversion and part demolition of a redundant rural building to form a residential dwelling, together with the complete demolition of a further barn and the creation of associated parking and garden area.

Owley Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7HL

The Forestry Commission is currently assessing a tree felling proposal in Ashford BC where a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 18/1986, 7/1981 & 18/1986) is in place.

Puckstone, Newland Green Lane, Egerton, TN27 9EP

Proposed two-storey self-build replacement dwelling with a detached double garage with store above, following the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings.

Land North of Vine House, Tenterden Road, Biddenden

T1 - Hawthorn tree - pollard to the height of the adjacent hedge which is approximately 1.8m in height Reason for works - interfering with overhead telephone cable

Swanton House, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1NN

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge Conditions 3B (construction management plan), 6A (EV charging), 10A (foul water disposal), 11A (surface water drainage scheme), 19A (local history to Ashford), 21A (construction waste recycling plan) and 25A (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission 20/00711/AS.

Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road

Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00025/AS for "Hybrid planning application seeking: (i) Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for points of access) for up to 437 dwellings; (ii) full planning permission for the erection of 288 dwellings; primary school, Bowls Centre including a clubhouse of 292 sq m, ancillary buildings and a bowling green; a local centre to provide 280 sq m of A1 (retail), 180 sq m of A1 (retail foodstore), 100 sqm A3 (café), 75 sq m A5 (takeaway), 190 sq m D2 (gym/fitness studio space)" to allow for relocation of the refuse store and changes to fenestration of the Bowls Club building.

Beech House, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SR

Erection of a detached garage with home office above.

Sevington Inland Border Facility, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE

Non-material amendment to planning permission OTH/2025/1437 for Retention of the existing buildings, goods vehicle parking spaces, entry lanes, refrigerated semi-trailers, staff car parking spaces, access, site infrastructure, utilities, hardstanding, landscaping and ancillary facilities and associated works; and ongoing use of the site for an Inland Border Facility and Border Control Post, operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week. - Reference - CROWN/2025/0000002 to allow changes to condition 5 - Noise Impact Assessment, condition 10 - Landscape Maintenance and Management Plan, condition 11 - Landscape Ecological Management Plan, condition 12 - Enhanced soft landscaping scheme, condition 15 - Landscape enhancements to staff entrance on Church Road and condition 17 - Drainage Strategy.

Taylor Farm House, Bond Lane, Kingsnorth, TN23 3ES

Proposed erection of annexe.

Armley House, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6EH

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed outbuilding.

Beech House, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SR

Demolition of existing double garage and erection of a standalone annexe.

13 Collingbourne, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 5UE

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

19 Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY

T1 - Eucalyptus - Crown reduction to 7.5m above ground level to reduce overall height and lateral spread, together with reshaping and balancing of the canopy. Reasons for works: Eucalyptus tree is situated approx 3m from the dwelling and has experienced substantial regrowth following previous crown reduction works , the proposal is intended as ongoing tree management and retention rather than removal.

Wissenden Grange, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EL

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7 (Archeological Watching Brief) of Planning Permission PA/2025/0559

Land South of Hillcrest, Church Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1LX

Prior Notification for agricultural barn.

Land between Boughton Cottage and Millview Cottage, Mill Lane, Smarden

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission PA/2023/1175 Erection of 9 bungalows with the provision of new public amenity space, together with associated access from Mill Lane, parking, landscaping, and infrastructure; to allow changes to the cladding material to the rear and side elevations of approved units.

The Rosary, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EP

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Hedge Planting) for planning permission PA/2026/0407

5, Ye Ancient House, High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AL

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Joinery/Fine details) of Listed Building consent PA/2026/0400

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.

The Old House Cottage, Church Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9DQ

Erection of detached garage

Little Acorn Farm, Harris Lane, High Halden, TN26 3HN

Lawful development Certificate - Existing - Change of use of land and the permanent siting of a mobile home with associated residential curtilage

Hare Plain Farm, Hareplain Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8LJ

Application to discharge a Section 106 planning obligation on planning permission 02/00912/AS

The Kings Head, Accommodation At, Church Street, Wye, TN25 5BN

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (fine details) of Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0697.

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.

107, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 3 (Surface water drainage), 4 (Sustainable drainage SUDS) & 7 (Landscaping), 8 (Ecological enhancement plan) and Biodiversity Gain Plan informative of planning permission PA/2024/1925

16, The Street, Kennington, TN24 9HB

T1- Willow - pollard to about 2 meters from ground to growth points to allow the tree to come back to a size suitable for the garden. Meaning I will take about 4 meters off it T3- Sycamore - to reduce branches off the drive and away from cables by 2/3 metres to a growth point GI - Ash - remove 2-3 metres back from the boundary Please see the annotated photographs.

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

Beech House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0746 (Proposed side and rear extension, including a new porch) to allow changes to porch including roof style and fenestration and change window joinery (new and existing) to Sternfenster Timberline flush casement heritage windows.

47, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NU

Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion to include rear dormer window and rooflights following the demolition of the existing single storey side extension.

Chestnut Barn, Crocken Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EG

Erection of a field shelter/tractor store/tack room, following the removal of the existing field barns.

25C Bank Street, Ashford, TN23 1DG

Regulation 77 application to assess nutrient neutrality.

18 Blackwall Road North, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NU

Listed Building Consent for replacement front door.

18 Wildflower Grove, High Halden, TN26 3FE

Erection of garden room

Brenton House, Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NQ

5 day notice - T6 Oak - declining tree with dieback and epicormic growth. Reduce by 50% to risk manage for location.

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

Replacement and restoration of casement windows on front façade

Knockwood, Knockwood Lane, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HN

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Siting of a mobile home (caravan) within the residential curtilage for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling

Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JJ

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans & documents) & 5 (materials) of planning permission PA/2025/0422 to allow for changes to the proposed materials (lead cladding to dormers rather than hanging tiles).

Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, TN30 7JJ

Listed Building Consent for alterations to 4No. dormer windows (east and west roofs) and modification to 1No. first floor south elevation window

Overhead Line Running Length of, Amage Road, Wye

UK Power Networks propose to install two pole mounted reclosers at locations in Kent Down AONB. Please note the wooden poles are existing hence it is the pole mounted equipment that UK Power Networks is notifying Ashford Borough Council to this regard. The purpose of adding the proposed reclosers is to improve the localized electrical infrastructure in what has been identified as a Worst Served Customer area.

Overhead lines running from South of Oak Meadow running north past Oak Tree Cottage, Romden Road, Smarden

Overhead Line (Exemption) notice for the proposed installation of a new wooden pole mounted transformer underneath existing HV overhead line network

Land West of Telecommunications Station on Electricity Pylon, Church Lane, Aldington

EIA screening opinion in regards to the construction and operation of a Synchronous Condenser (Grid Stability) Facility.

5, Ewe And Lamb Mews, Wittersham, TN30 7EW

T1 multi stem Hawthorn - Fell to ground level, tree is uprooted leaning on fence & being held up by branch in Maple. T2 Field Maple trim back branches overhanging neighbours property by approx. 2.5 mts lateral spread .

25, Bull Bridge Way, Chilmington Green, TN23 8AH

Single storey side extension

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

Parcel C - Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, TN24 0GB

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 32 (Bicycles), 62 (Lighting), 73 (EVC) and 76 (Landscaping & Open Spaces) of Planning Permission 18/00098/AS

Overheadlines running length of, Chennell Park Road, Tenterden

Overhead Line (Exemption) notice for the proposed upgrade of the existing 1phase open wire overhead line to to 3ph ABC

7 Grenadier Way, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5JN

Conversion of the garage to a small aesthetic clinic

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

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

47, Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND

T1,2 & 4 - Ash Trees - Crown reduction by 2-3 metres in height and 2 metres around the sides. T3 - Ash - to fell - growing into fence and restricted by other trees.