Ashford planning applications

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

Change of use of land and stationing of a caravan and holiday let. Erection of a barn with associated hardstanding and access track. (part retrospective)

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.

41 Nine Acres, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9JN

Single storey rear extension (retrospective)

Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to condition 76 (landscape management plan) and part discharge of condition 56 (Part 2 - remediation strategy) of planning permission 18/00098/AS.

5 Otium Lake, Station Road, Pluckley, TN27 0DZ

Proposed pergola and shed

2 Goose Cottages, Heath Road, Appledore, TN26 2AU

Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) to allow amendments to siting of dwelling and garages pursuant to Reserved Matters planning permission NOT/2022/2899. Amendments to the drainage to discharge conditions 9 and 10 of outline permission 19/00816/AS for the erection of two detached dwellings with associated driveway and access (Retrospective).

8, Lacton Oast, Willesborough, TN24 0JF

Single storey ground floor side extension

3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single storey rear extension , rear facing first floor dormer and front roof lights.

Land North of, 79 The Street, Appledore

Erection of a single-storey heritage centre including solar panels to roof

Heatherbell, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, TN26 2EQ

T1 - Oak - Fell to ground level Reason for Works - Extensive dieback, 50% bark missing at base, extensive hornet holes at base and inclement lean

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.

45, Canterbury Road, Willesborough, TN24 0BL

Proposed first floor rear extension.

Gate Cottage, Old Ashford Road, Charing, TN27 0JG

T1 - Ash - Crown reduction of 4 metres Reason for works - to reduce the weight in the crown G1 - 3x Ash & 1x Sycamore - Fell to ground level Reason for works - Trees are in decline and for highway safety

Buildings South of Tyde Brook Farm and North East of Bliberry Farmhouse, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden

Relocation and retention of two existing mobile homes. (part retrospective)

Woodland Southwest of Charingden, Church Hill, Charing

Permission in principle - erection of a single residential dwelling to include new vehicular access from Vicarage Lane, a detached garage, parking and private amenity space and associated landscaping

Birds Isle, Grange Road, Tenterden, TN30 6TL

T1 & T4 – False Acacia - Fell to ground level - due to T1 heavily protruding into the driveway due to its size at the base and is becoming a hazard. T4 is heavily unbalanced and is growing into T7. No replanting due to the locations being overcrowded and are preventing mature surrounding trees (T2 & T7) from thriving. T2 – Common Yew - crown lift to 4m and reduce height by 3m. Reduce remaining laterals by 2-3m to balance. T7 - Sweet Chestnut - crown reduction by 2-3m to encourage new growth. T23 – Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level due to severe decay at base. Replace and replant in the location of T23, a 3-4 metre Amur Cork Tree. T27 – Scotts Pine - Fell to ground level to prevent subsidence, (roots found under kitchen tiles on extension). No replanting proposed there are many TPO's already on site so thinning them out benefits the others

Brook House, Stonebridge Green Road, Egerton, TN27 9AP

T1 - Silver birch - to fell. Tree has died and is developing a marked lean towards road and utility cables.

Copperkins, Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN26 1DP

Proposed detached single-storey domestic garage

28 Dove Close, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3NU

T1 Oak. Remove major deadwood. (Exempt Work) Cut lower South facing limb by 2m leaving finished length 5m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T2 Hornbeam. Cut back from guttering of 28 Dove Close & 24 Chaffinch drive leaving a 2m clearance from guttering of both houses. T3 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Cut south facing limb 2m leaving finished length 8m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T4 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Reduce height by 2m leaving finished height 20m. Cut back sides all orientations by 2m leaving finished length 12m. Excessive shading and hanging over gardens of 25 Dove Close and 25 Chaffinch Drive

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

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 32 (Design to encourage and facilitate cycling), 59 (Foundations), 62 (lighting), 73 (electric vehicle charging) and 76 (landscape management plan) of planning permission 18/00098/AS

Romney Cottage, Bonnington Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN25 7JU

T1 - Yew tree - to be crown lifted on main stems to a height of 3m

St Amand, Bonnington Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN25 7JU

T1 - Elder - Crown reduction back to previous points by approximately 2m all round (from 8 Metres to 6 metres) T2 -Apple - Crown reduction by approximately 1-1.5m all round. From (from 3 Metres to 1.5 metres)

1 East Mountain Cottage, East Mountain Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EA

First floor side/rear extension with porch extension

Withersdane Green Farmhouse, Withersdane, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5DL

Single-storey rear extension, replacement of roof to lean-to, metal flue to roof of North elevation and changes to fenestration following demolition of existing rear conservatory.

Land to the North of Faversham Road & Land to the South East of Canterbury Road.

UK Power Networks propose to install pole mounted reclosers or fuses at various locations in Kent Down ANOB. 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 switches or fuses is to improve the localized electrical infrastructure in what has been identified as a Worst Served Customer area

Beggars Roost, Woolpack Hill, Smeeth, Ashford, TN25 6RR

T1 - Horse Chestnut - to be felled to ground level Reason for works - due to infection by honey fungus

Land Southwest of The Cottage, High Chimney Farm, Biddenden Road, Tenterden

Proposed change of use of land from commercial use to siting of catering unit for sale of hot food and beverages, including the erection of perimeter fencing.

Land rear of 7 to 14, Harmers Way, Egerton

Details submitted pursuant to condition 14 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) for planning permission PA/2025/0247

1 Hope Cottage, Canterbury Road, Brabourne, TN25 6QT

Rear single storey extension and partial garage conversion to home gym

Dering Wood Lodge, Pluckley Road, Smarden, TN27 8RE

Single-storey detached garage

Rosemary House, 94 Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JG

Conversion of existing barn to ancillary accommodation.

Rosemary House, 94 Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0JG

Listed Building Consent for the conversion of existing barn to ancillary accommodation.

The Cottage, Ashford Road, Bilsington, TN25 7JT

Listed Building Consent for repairs to sole plate and close studding.

1, Woodlea, Ashford, TN24 8YB

Extension to vehicle crossover.

The Minnis, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0324 for "Removal of existing play equipment and installation of new equipment and safety surfacing. Including extending existing fenced area with new 1.2 m high timber palisade fencing with 3 single leaf access gates." to allow changes, replacement of the previous equipment, seesaw, double flat swing and roundabout.

1 Glenwood, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6PX

Erection of front porch following demolition of existing porch

Proposed Retail Units, Fourges Way, Ashford, TN25 4DT

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge of Condition 6c (floorspace) of planning permission 20/00326/AS.

Apple Tree Cottage, Ball Lane, Kennington, TN25 4EB

Proposed residential annexe to support the main dwelling following the demolition of the existing detached garage

Park Mall and Associated Carparks, Ashford, Ashford, TN24 8RY

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning permission PA/2025/1749

Newlands Farm, Charing Heath Road, Charing, TN27 0AL

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - use of land as residential curtilage/garden.

Land at Chilmington Green, Ashford Road, Great Chart

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 2 (Hard Landscaping – Public Right of Way) of Planning Permission 21/00840/AS Phase 2 The Avenue.

Froyden, Cloth Hall Gardens, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8AT

Change of fenestration to front dormer windows. Removal of pitched glazed roof to flat roof with lantern over rear conservatory.

Kings House, High Street, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LS

Listed building consent for the installation of a Stannah stairlift between the ground and first floors

Barn at, Howletts Farm, Knockwood Lane, Molash

Change of use of an agricultural barn to provide an extension to an existing cold store, dry waste storage and overflow parking, including access. (retrospective)

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)

Howletts Farm, Knockwood Lane, Molash, CT4 8HW

Lawful development certificate - existing – non-compliance with planning condition 5 of planning permission 14/01326/AS

Post Office Cottage, The Street, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NA

Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the internal boiler and external flue, both to be installed in place of the existing boiler and flue's positions once removed.

Howletts Farm, Knockwood Lane, Molash, CT4 8HW

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Change of use of Unit 4 from agricultural use to storage and distribution

14, Hayward Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JS

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed extension of vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

Stone Farm, Lower Road, Stone, TN30 7JJ

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Fine Architectural Details), 6 (Joinery), 7 (Interface Details), 8 (Window Schedule) & 9 (Door Flat Hood Details) for Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0460