Change of use applications in Ashford

There were 146 change of use applications in Ashford in the last 12 months. Of the 77 decided so far, 67 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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21 Oct 2026 Valid PA/2026/1359

Withy Farm, Goldups Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JG

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Use of annexe as holiday let

Lawful development Ashford
19 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1769

Old Homersham Barn, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8PG

Proposed change of use of annexe building to separate dwelling, with changes to fenestration.

Full planning permission Ashford
7 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1815

York House, York Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9QQ

Change of use from residential care home and C3 residential dwelling to C3 residential dwelling (Retrospective)

Full planning permission Ashford
7 Oct 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1813

Amaltheus, Woodchurch Road, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3JQ

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

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
2 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1619

Aluph House, Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EX

Change of use of land and siting of one shepherd's hut for use as short-stay holiday accommodation, with one existing parking space and a new gravel p...

Full planning permission Ashford
2 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1786

Building West of South Ashford Wastewater Pumping Station, South Stour Avenue, Ashford

Change of use and conversion of first floor from warehouse to no.1 residential flat with changes to fenestration, additional balcony to south elevatio...

Full 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/2026/1719

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
25 Sept 2026 Valid PA/2026/1539

Tree Tops, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PQ

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed temporary siting and residential occupation of caravan.

Lawful development Ashford
25 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1684

Land north west of Quince Cottage Romden Road on north side of, Buffalo Lane, Smarden

Change of use of land for the stationing of one static caravan for gypsy status, together with ancillary parking for cars and cycles plus refuse bin s...

Full planning permission Ashford
21 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1715

Sweet Meadow Farm, High Halden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8JG

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

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
18 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1510

Former Kent Wool Growers Site and International House , Station Approach , Ashford

Temporary change of use of part of land to staff car park for Ashford Borough Council.

Full planning permission Ashford
16 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1674

Barn West of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building into one residential dwelling and associated operational procedure.

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
16 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1673

Land Southwest of Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham

Prior approval for the change of use and conversion of an agricultural building to one residential dwelling, together with associated operational work...

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
16 Sept 2026 Under Consultation NOT/2026/1670

Lower Ensden Farm, Lower Ensden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BA

Prior approval for a change of use from an agricultural building and land within its curtilage to three dwellings and associated operational developme...

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
14 Sept 2026 Valid PA/2026/1548

Withersdane Hall, Coldharbour Lane, Wye, TN25 5DA

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - use as Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions), for education and associated activities withi...

Lawful development Ashford
14 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1653

Shamblings, New Road Hill, Bonnington, Ashford, TN25 7BA

Change of use of agricultural land to allow the installation of 25no ground mounted solar panels to serve the residential dwelling.

Full planning permission Ashford
11 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1557

Quercus Corner, The Street, Stone, TN30 7JL

Erection of a two storey replacement dwelling, change of use of land to residential, refurbishment of an existing timber cabin; following demolition o...

Full planning permission Ashford
10 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1133

Woodleas Farm, Goldwell Lane, Aldington, TN25 7DX

Change of use of land from agricultural to residential including the siting of 3 no. static caravans and laying of hardsurfacing. (retrospective)

Full planning permission Ashford
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1574

9 Siskin Close, Kennington, TN25 4QL

Change of use and construction of a detached single-storey garden cabin within the rear garden for use as a home-based aesthetics and wellness clinic,...

Full planning permission Ashford
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1541

Berridge Farm, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SX

Proposed erection of a detached garage and the change of use of land from agricultural use to residential use for the domestic property.

Full planning permission Ashford
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1562

Woolpack Corner Farm, Woolpack Corner, Benenden Road, Biddenden, TN27 8BU

Change of use of log cabin into single residential dwelling and creation of new garden and parking

Change of use Ashford
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1576

23 Halden Close, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3ER

Change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of garden store.

Full planning permission Ashford
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1584

Seymour House, 28-30 Scotton Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5BZ

Conversion of two attached dwellings into a single residential dwellinghouse. Single-storey rear extension, changes to fenestration and tiles to first...

Full planning permission Ashford
1 Sept 2026 Refused PA/2026/1523

Development Site West of Four Acres, Charing Heath Road, Charing

Change of use of land for the erection of stables and associated ancillary equestrian works, including access improvements, hardstanding, landscaping ...

Full planning permission Ashford
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1569

Ripleys Scrap Yard, Brisley Lane, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 7JE

Change of use of site from scrap yard to commercial storage; alteration of existing building including additional fenestration, to provide office and...

Full planning permission Ashford
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1567

Plot of land SW of Coldharbour Farm, Knock Hill, Stone, TN30 7JX

Change of use of land and the erection of one dwelling for use as holiday let accommodation, together with associated landscaping and the formation of...

Full planning permission Ashford
26 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1550

Agricultural Building, Great Bromley Farm, Blackwall Road, Wye, TN25 5PA

Change of use and redevelopment of the site involving the demolition and replacement of an existing agricultural building with a new building containi...

Full planning permission Ashford
21 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1519

Waylands Farm, Ashford Road, Bethersden, TN26 3AP

Proposed change of Use to C2 and single story extension

Full planning permission Ashford
19 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1443

Lambsland Farm, Maytham Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4PX

Single-storey extension to North elevation, two-storey extension to East elevation, first floor terrace to South elevation. Conversion of existing out...

Householder planning permission Ashford
18 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1344

Rose Villa, The Street, Stone, Tenterden, TN30 7JN

Change of use and conversion of agricultural store building and land within its curtilage to residential dwelling.

Full planning permission Ashford
18 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1372

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

Change of use of agricultural land for the installation of 44no. ground-mounted solar panels for the provision of domestic power supply, installation ...

Full planning permission Ashford
18 Aug 2026 Approved PA/2026/1486

44 Breadlands Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0ER

Change of use from amenity land to residential. New access to highway from Twelve Acres, with vehicle crossover and associated permeable driveway

Full planning permission Ashford
13 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1453

Appleby Farm, Mundy Bois Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EU

Conversion of disused agricultural barn to provide a dwelling with associated operational development including new vehicular access, parking area and...

Full planning permission Ashford
12 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1396

Former Grain Store, Rose Hill, Stone

Change of use, conversion and adaptive reuse of a redundant former grain store to provide 2 no. self-build detached dwellings, together with an ancill...

Full planning permission Ashford
11 Aug 2026 Approved PA/2026/1294

Body And Paint Shop Supplies Ltd, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DX

Change of use of the existing commercial unit to a gymnastics club (indoor sports and recreation facility).

Change of use Ashford
10 Aug 2026 Approved PA/2026/1285

Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 ...

Lawful development Ashford
6 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/1088

47, Kings Prospect, Willesborough, TN24 0GX

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

Change of use Ashford
6 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PA/2026/0865

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 retrospecti...

Full planning permission Ashford
3 Aug 2026 Approved PA/2026/1317

Unit 1 Leda Park, Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EW

Single-storey extension to existing commercial building. Change of use of the agricultural land to ancillary commercial use. Changes to building roof...

Full planning permission Ashford
29 Jul 2026 Approved NOT/2026/1401

Hartsfield Farm, Cranbrook Road, Biddenden, Ashford, TN27 8FU

Prior Approval for the change of use of the existing agricultural barn and associated works to one dwelling house. (Use Class C3)

Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Ashford
29 Jul 2026 Withdrawn NOT/2026/1394

Curragh Kennels, Warehorne Road, Kenardington, Ashford, TN26 2LY

Prior approval for change of use of two kennel buildings and land within their curtilage to two dwelling houses and associated operational development...

Prior Approval Part 3 Class MA Ashford
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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