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Search current and historic planning applications published by Ashford Borough Council - 468 applications in the last 90 days across 50 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Ashford Borough Council decided 991 planning applications and approved 88%; 75% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 Oct 2026 Valid NOT/2026/1794

Tenterden Recreation Ground, East Cross, Tenterden

5 Day DD - T1 Birch tree with large ganoderma at the base.

Trees in a Conservation Area - Dead or Dangerous Ashford
2 Oct 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1785

Land South of Sheepwash, Poplar Road, Wittersham

Prior notification for the erection of a farm machinery storage building

Prior notification Ashford
2 Oct 2026 Valid NOT/2026/1522

The Hollies, Penderel Mews, Tenterden, TN30 6QF

T1- Ash - Remove tree. If this is not possible, then a crown reduction: reduce overhanging branches by 5 Metres to 2 Metres. - Reason - The canopy of...

Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Ashford
2 Oct 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1742

Kingsnorth Recreation Centre, Field View, Kingsnorth, TN23 3NZ

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 5 (AC Units) of Planning Permission PA/2024/1317

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
30 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1766

Boat Nursery, Bonnington Road, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BN

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Construction and Transport Management Plan) & 11 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of planning permission PA/2...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
30 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1656

Proposed Finberry Community Centre, Land at Cheesemans Green, Cheesemans Green Lane, Kingsnorth

Community centre with associated MUGA and sports courts

Full planning permission Ashford
30 Sept 2026 Valid PA/2026/1741

Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop

Full planning permission Ashford
30 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1723

1 Kings Parade, High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TA

Listed Building Consent for the removal of the existing fully glazed door panels and frame and replacement of with aluminum double doors with midrail ...

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Ashford
30 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1727

4 St Margarets Place, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3EB

Single-storey outbuilding (Partially retrospective)

Householder planning permission Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1762

Land adj and rear of 5 and 7, Kings Avenue, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 7 (Surface water drainage), 8 (Construction management plan), 10 (Tree replacement measures), 12 (Contaminati...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1761

Land adj and rear of 5 and 7, Kings Avenue, Ashford

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 1 (landscaping & appearance) of Planning Permission 22/00862/AS

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1489

Elizabeth House, The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AE

Listed Building Consent for the cleaning and specialist inspection of accessible exposed beams, and refurbishment and installation of external lightin...

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1604

Golden Fleece Barn, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BN

Two-storey dwelling following the demolition of the existing barn conversion.

Full planning permission Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1758

5 The Poplars, Warehorne Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LX

Variation of Condition 4 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 21/00336/AS for Single storey rear extension & two storey side extension; to allow fo...

Removal/variation of conditions Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1718

33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF

External works to the building including new windows and doors; refurbished canopy and new curtain walling to the frontage, new external stairs and ra...

Full planning permission Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1701

106 Grasmere Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BG

Single storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1706

206 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9QL

Proposed rear single storey extension with flat roof and 2 rooflights.

Householder planning permission Ashford
29 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1725

Thorn Farm, Grigsby Lane, Smarden, TN27 8QQ

Change of use to land to extend garden land and a new outdoor swimming pool and associated single storey outbuilding together with associated hard lan...

Full planning permission Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1675

25 Gladstone Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0BY

Proposed single-storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Valid NOT/2026/1710

Court Lodge, Eastwell Lane, Westwell, TN25 4JX

Mature Holm Oak - Reduce weight of branches by 2 metre reduction and thinning of the canopy by 20%. Reason for works - Adjacent to two listed buildin...

Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1754

Berridge Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3SX

Details Submitted Pursuant to Condition 2 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of Planning Permission PA/2026/1022

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1744

Trybairn, Blackwall Road, Wittersham, TN30 7EG

Details submitted pursuant to Conditions 2 (Landscaping Scheme) and 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) for planning permission PA/2026/0481

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1743

Land rear of 7 to 14, Harmers Way, Egerton

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 8 (Landscaping Scheme) for Planning Permission PA/2026/1039

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1767

Land West and Land South of Water Farm, Southenay Lane, Brabourne, Ashford.

EIA Screening Request - Proposed Solar PV and BESS Development on Land Northeast of Pound Lane, Brabourne Lees,

Screening Opinion Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1752

9, Lacton Oast, Willesborough, TN24 0JF

Single storey rear extension including changes to fenestration.

Householder planning permission Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1719

33 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8TF

Change of use from Bingo Hall (Sui Generis) and Retail (Class E) to Theatre, bar, café, events, exhibition and community space (Sui Generis)

Change of use Ashford
28 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1724

Little Meadow, Pluckley Road, Little Chart, Ashford, TN27 0QH

Proposed conversion of garage to annex, to include the addition of rooflights

Householder planning permission Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Valid PA/2026/1665

Willow Cottage, Calleywell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DU

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - 3 sides and open front shed/outbuilding for storage.

Lawful development Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1704

East Lot at Broadhembury Caravan and Camping Park, Broadhembury Farm, Steeds Lane, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN26 1NQ

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - use of land in non-compliance with planning permission 00/01517/AS (Year round use) and condition 1 (Occup...

Lawful development Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1648

Milford, Hamstreet Road, Shadoxhurst, Ashford, TN26 1NL

Replacement dwelling and detached garage following demolition of existing dwelling.

Full planning permission Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1739

Tyde Brook Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EN

Prior Notification – Formation of a new agricultural private way

Prior notification Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1738

Tyde Brook Farm, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, TN26 3EN

Prior Notification for an agricultural machinery store.

Prior notification Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1736

3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

Single-storey rear extension, changes to fenestration including relocation of front door.

Householder planning permission Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1707

13 Chaffinch Drive, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3QD

Removal of existing garage and erection of a 2 storey side extension and new garage with room above.

Householder planning permission Ashford
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1682

Hylands, Tile Lodge Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0BA

T1 - Scots Pine - Fell - due to heavy lean and poor quality. T6 - Thuja - crown reduction by 2 metres, from 23 metres to 21 metres. T7 - Scots Pin...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Ashford
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1698

155A Bridge Street, Wye, TN25 5DP

Details submitted pursuant to condition 5 (Archaeological Watching Brief) for planning permission PA/2025/2303

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1729

Questeds Cottage, Frith Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DQ

Proposed new detached garage

Householder planning permission Ashford
24 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1730

Sunny Bank, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, TN27 9EA

Proposed Dormer at the front of the property.

Householder planning permission Ashford
23 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1627

Armley House, Shoreham Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6EH

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2026/1003 for Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission PA/2026/0456; to allow...

Non-Material Amendment Ashford
23 Sept 2026 Valid OTH/2026/1595

Orchard Cottage, Shottenden Road, Chilham, CT4 8JA

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0534 for The provision of 25 touring and camping pitches within the existing orchard and convers...

Non-Material Amendment Ashford
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1553

Braeside, Padwell Lane, Great Chart, TN23 3AU

Construction of summer house.

Householder planning permission Ashford
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1657

Land East of Chelsburne House, The Street, Brook

Erection of Stables and Tractor Store, together with associated hard standing and landscaping.

Full planning permission Ashford
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1676

4 Nursery Cottages, Thornden Lane, Rolvenden, TN17 4PS

Erection of outbuilding following demolition of existing outbuilding (retrospective)

Householder planning permission Ashford
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1720

Wrens Nest, Wrens Nest Lane, High Halden, TN26 3NH

North-facing two-storey extension with porch and changes to fenestration

Householder planning permission Ashford
22 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1721

Priory Farm, Beckett Road, Appledore, TN26 2DR

Prior notification for an agricultural storage building.

Prior notification Ashford
21 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1192

Conningbrook Manor, Willesborough Road, Kennington, TN24 0LS

Listed Building Consent for the like-for-like repair and replacement to the windows and doors of deteriorated components, including timber sections, g...

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Ashford
21 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1490

The Oak, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4JE

Oak Tree - approx. 2-3 metres crown reduction Reason for works - overhanging branches into next door neighbours garden and very near our property

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Ashford
21 Sept 2026 Withdrawn OTH/2026/1712

Land East of Ashford Road, Kingsnorth (Land between Myrtle Court and White Chimneys, Ashford Road)

Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the Medical Centre and Pharmacy only, pursuant to planni...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
21 Sept 2026 New Application NOT/2026/1759

Land East of Ashford Road, Kingsnorth (Land between Myrtle Court and White Chimneys, Ashford Road)

Reserved matters application for the approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the Medical Centre and Pharmacy only, pursuant to planni...

Approval of reserved matters Ashford
21 Sept 2026 Under Consultation OTH/2026/1716

Land Southeast of Hatchentan, Plurenden Road, High Halden

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Landscaping Scheme), 7 (Tree Protection), 11(SUDS), 13(Drainage), 14 (Ecological Enhancements) & 15(Lightin...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Ashford
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63daysmedian to decide11 days slower than UK
43%decided within 8 weeks27 pts below UK
91%approved1 pts above UK
207of 339UK rank for speeddown 63 places on last year

974 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Ashford Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 974 applications Ashford Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 63 days, and 43% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Ashford Borough Council approve?
91% of the applications Ashford Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Ashford Borough Council's public planning register (ashfordboroughcouncil.my.site.com). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Ashford Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Ashford Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 1,741 current planning applications from Ashford Borough Council, received since 7 Jan 2025, 468 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 24,442 earlier applications from Ashford Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at ashfordboroughcouncil.my.site.com and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Ashford: 2 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.