Planning Applications in
Ashford
Ashford is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Ashford to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Ashford
Based on 531 applications tracked between 2026-05-15 and 2026-09-01.
Full
30% of all applications
Householder
19% of all applications
Conditions
14% of all applications
Tree Works
11% of all applications
Listed Building
8% of all applications
Change of Use
6% of all applications
Ashford Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-05-15 to 2026-09-01 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Ashford
PlanWatch currently holds 531 Ashford planning records across 352 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-15 to 2026-09-01. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (161), Householder (103), Conditions (76).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Ashford
Latest applications submitted to Ashford council.
Listed Building Consent for the stripping of the existing roof covering, battens and non breathable membrane. Installation of new breathable insulation membrane, new graded battens, and roof preparation for re-tiling. Renew existing leadwork as required. Re-fix tiles making up deficiencies with good, sound, second hand tiles to match existing. Re-fix existing bonnets and ridges where practicable / fix new Trent Valley Tiles, bonnets and ridge tiles, all bebbed in lime mortar mix.
The Cottage, The Street, Egerton, TN27 9DJ
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single-Storey Rear Extension following the demolition of the existing extension
5, Beech Drive, Hothfield, TN26 1DS
T2 Magnolia & T3 Holly - Maximum 3 metres reduction to both trees laterally along rear side boundary.
Friends Meeting House, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NY
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Removal of both Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method) and Condition 5 (Diversion Order) of 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 1.2m high timber palisade fencing with 3 single leaf access gates; to allow for the change in placement to some play equipment keeping in line with safety guidance.
The Minnis, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/01067/AS for The erection of a Class E retail unit alongside access, car parking, landscaping and associated works to allow changes to: • The Reverse Vending Machines (Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)) specification has been updated, allowing its relocation closer to the store entrance. • Relocation of car and motorcycle spaces to facilitate the re-positioning of the DRS closer to the store entrance • The accessible EV spaces have been relocated closer to the store entrance • EV spaces have been relocated away from the proposed surface water drainage route • The provision of a free standing InPost locker unit, located behind the retaining wall.
Former Houchin Playing Fields, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN24 8QQ
Official Planning Portal
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Ashford Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Ashford's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Ashford Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Ashford council planning portal — ashfordboroughcouncil.my.site.com
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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