Ashford planning applications

The Bungalow, Longacres, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, TN26 2EG

Erection of a single storey replacement dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling (Self build)

38, Upper Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5AN

T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height down by 2.5 meters and sides by 2 meters. T2 - Thuja - Reduce down by 3 meters and trim in sides by .5 meter and 1 meter on the north side to remove overhang into neighbours garden. T3 - False Acacia - Reduce down by 4 meters and laterals by 2 meters. Reason for works - All trees are being reduced to keep them managed for the space they occupy and to allow more light into the property and neighbouring property.

Land Southwest of Little Meadow, Oak Grove Lane, High Halden

Erection of self-build 5no bedroom house and 4 bay garage barn.

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

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 5 (Fibre Broadband) & 8 (fumes, dust, vapour and odours) of planning permission PA/2025/0654

93 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SA

Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external front elevation of Nationwide Building Society branch

24, Turnstone Place, Finberry, Sevington, TN25 7LB

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - loft conversion with dormer to rear and rooflights to front elevation.

Unit 3, Gallagher Retail Park, Norman Road, Ashford, TN23 7DH

Application for the installation of a mezzanine floor to be used for a pet care, treatment and grooming facility within Use Class E and installation of external condenser units.

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

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 (details of Pizza Shed repairs) for Listed Building Consent PA/2025/0697

William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LZ

Erection of substation and related infrastructure alongside associated landscaping.

The Limes Community Garden, The Limes, Stanhope, TN23 3NY

Proposed extension of an existing building and relocation of the existing office shed to a new position

2 Southgate Road, Tenterden, TN30 7BS

Removal of fake Georgian columns, porch and detailing, and replacement porch with pitched roof. Rebuilding of rear sunroom/lobby. Changes to fenestration.

Knoll Farm, Giggers Green Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7BY

T2 common ash, remove to ground level due to extensive and terminal ash die back disease infection, tree is within strike distance of a public footpath and electrical infrastructure.

116 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6HT

T1 - Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel - Whole crown reduction to 12ft (3.65m) high above ground level and shape. Tree has outgrown location and blocking light from neighbouring properties.

Orchard Cottage, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6EH

Proposed 1.5-storey detached garage with home office above and connecting single storey element, plus installation of swimming pool and associated landscaping works, following the demolition of the existing detached garage, garden store, raised swimming pool and decking.

4, Vesper Court, Smarden, TN27 8LZ

T1 Aspen Poplar Cut back larger diameter limb to the NW aspect that is over the garden of 4 Vesper Court to a point just beyond where the right angle branch issues from it. Cut back the discussed smaller diameter branches over garden of 4 Vesper Court by approximately 2-3 metres to appropriate growth points. Prune the hanging smaller diameter branches by approximately one metre. Target prune stub and fractured limbs as identified.

Kennington House, 9 The Street, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9EX

TPO No 3 1990 - Lime T77 on ABC schedule. Fell due to very large cavity approx. 60cm in diameter and 60cm in depth about 1 meter from the ground level. Replant with replacement Lime Tree.

Hartley, 17 Fuggle Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6FJ

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3 (Construction & Transport Management Plan (CTMP)) for planning permission PA/2026/0695

Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2025/1586 (single-storey rear extension, including roof extension, changes to fenestration on the existing roof and a new sliding entrance gate) to allow changes to the depth of the single-storey rear extension.

54, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PU

Prior approval received on 26.06.2026 and expiring on 07.08.2026 for a single-storey rear extension with a depth of 6 metres, eaves height of 3 metres and overall height of 3 metres.

Land at Tufton Road to the rear of 72-74, Hythe Road, Ashford

Erection of 1no dwelling, together with all necessary infrastructure, following demolition of existing redundant garage.

Cotehurst, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

Proposed 2 storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension with semi-basement, plus a detached double car barn.

Delamere, 19 Forgefield, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BL

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Formation of a dropped kerb to create a new vehicular access and associated hardstanding

Agricultural Building, The Byre, Battle Hill Farm, Church Lane, Kenardington, TN26 2NQ

Change of use of land to residential and the erection of a single-storey detached garage

The Old Burial Ground, Station Road, Tenterden

5 Day Notification to remove two dead Hollies at Coombe lane cemetery, Tenterden. One is multi-stemmed. The other is a single tree with ivy.

Former Station Masters House, Headcorn Road, Biddenden

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Contamination Parts 2 & 3), 7 (Materials) & 8 (Detailed drawings) of planning permission PA/2024/0354

South Stour Nurseries, South Stour Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7HS

Change of use of polytunnels and area of hardstanding at rear to ancillary storage and distribution use (Class B8) (retrospective)

Cherry Tree House, Cage Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QD

Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new boiler and flue

St Michaels Court, High Halden Lane, High Halden, Tenterden, TN30 6SY

Change of use of existing private indoor swimming pool to mixed private and commercial use for swimming lessons and small-scale water-based classes, as well as associated parking (Retrospective)

Rushfield Farm, Appledore Road, Kenardington, Ashford, TN26 2NF

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Materials) of planning permission PA/2024/1640

105, Ryeland Way, Kingsnorth, TN25 7FU

Single-storey rear extension, addition of roof lights to the front and rear elevations, alterations to the rear fenestration, and conversion of the carport into a garage.

Little Silver Country Hotel, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP

Proposed building (spa area) with a glazed link to the existing hotel, following the demolition of the existing store/shed.

Land adjacent to 1 Coombe Cottages, Redbrook Street, High Halden, TN26 3QU

Change of use of land for the creation of 9 static units, a facilities block, associated hardstanding, and a new vehicular access from Redbrook Street. Each unit will include two parking spaces and a space for a touring caravan (Maximum 9 static and 9 touring caravans) for use by Gypsies and Travellers.

High House Farm, Ebony Road, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7HY

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials) & 4 (Detailed Drawings) of Listed building consent PA/2026/0588

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

Proposed first floor side extension.

Land known as Joeys Wood adj Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Willesborough, Ashford

Felling Licence Consultation - Phased coppice restoration, retaining small area cut a few years ago and some standards (for example beech in the middle of the stand). 019/1862/2026

Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 32 (Bicycle Parking), 59 (Foundations), 70 (Sustainable Drainage Maintenance Plan), 73 (EV Charging) for planning permission 18/00098/AS (relating to parcel A only)

International House, Dover Place, Ashford, TN23 1HT

Proposed relocation of the plant space of International House from the ground floor to roof.

Waterbrook Park, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington

Details submitted pursuant to condition 74 (Site-wide Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 18/00098/AS

The Moat, Ashford Road, Charing

T1, T2, T3, T6, T8 & T9 - Ash Tree - Fell to ground level. T4- Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level. T5 & T7 - Yew Tree - Fell to ground level. Reason for works - All of the above trees are either dead or in decline.

5 Wells Close, Tenterden, TN30 6QJ

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Loft conversion with dormer to the side, roof windows to the side, and windows to the front and rear existing gable ends

156 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, TN23 6LS

Non-Material Amendment to planning Permission PA/2025/2341 for Two-storey rear extension; creation of a vehicular crossover and parking area to the rear with new access from Hampden Road; installation of associated fencing; erection of a new front porch; and alterations to fenestration, including the addition of a first-floor window on the side elevation. Following the demolition of the existing rear extension; to allow changes to the materials, the front porch design, and the rear extension roof.

Woodland west of, Sweet Bay Crescent, Ashford

G1 - Hornbeam, Willow, Ash group - Reduce lateral branches by no more than 1.5m back to roadside fence. Crown lift to achieve 5.2m ground clearance over road and driveways to alleviate encroachment.

181, Quantock Drive, Ashford, TN24 8QN

Proposed placement of mobile food trailer.

Park Mall and associated car parks, Park Street, Ashford, TN24 8RY

Details submitted pursuant to condition 11 (lighting plan) of planning permission PA/2025/1749.

Harbourne Vineyard, Harbourne Lane, High Halden, TN26 3JD

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 4 (Noise Management Plan) and 6 (Cycle Parking) of Planning Permission PA/2025/2238

187, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 9QH

Single storey rear extension

May Cross, Stone Cross Road, Bilsington, Ashford, TN26 2PJ

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (Contamination) of Planning Permission PA/2024/2354

Network Rail, Old Railway Works, Newtown Road, Ashford, TN24 0PN

Prior Approval under Part 18 (Class A), Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, for proposed development comprising the ‘renewal of prefabricated workshop with a replacement modular unit and installation of a portable cabin office building’ to improve MELF facilities at Ashford MDU.

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.

47, Kings Prospect, Willesborough, TN24 0GX

Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2).