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315 in the last 90 days148 in the last 3061 in the last 1487% approveddecisions typically take 64 days

Source: Ashford Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 320 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Withy Farm, Goldups Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JG
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Use of annexe as holiday let
PendingLawful development: Proposed useReceived 21 Oct 2026PA/2026/1359
Land 200m Southeast of Brabourne House, Pilgrims Way, Brabourne Downs, Brabourne
Prior Notification for an Agricultural Storage Building
PendingPrior notification: Building (agricultural/forestry)Received 21 Oct 2026NOT/2026/1897
3 Denelees, Wye Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4HH
T1 Lime tree - Proposed crown lift of 6 branches back from the tip point by 6-8m to a relevant node or back to the trunk if required, due to overhanging neighbouring buildings, to include crown thinning of no more than 5% to the lower trunk due to the large amount of basal growth and to prevent nesting birds.
PendingTree Preservation Order - works relatedReceived 21 Oct 2026OTH/2026/1714
Lion House, Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, TN26 3LS
T1) Oak (Quercus robur) - Full crown reduction, 2.5m off height and lateral spread. Lowest limb overhanging outbuilding to be pollarded back to trunk to reduce weight on the roof of the outbuilding. Reason for works - Overgrowing into neighbouring property. T2 & T3) Apple (Malus spp.) - Fell to ground level and replant with 2 x bay species nearby.
PendingNotification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 20 Oct 2026NOT/2026/1890
Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington, Kent
Details submitted pursuant to part discharge for phases 2B and 2C Conditions 33 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 57 (Piling and Foundation Methods), 60a (Water Efficiency) of planning permission 19/00025/AS.
PendingDischarge of Condition(s)Received 20 Oct 2026OTH/2026/1894

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Ashford Borough Council received?

Ashford Borough Council received 1,323 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does Ashford Borough Council take to decide applications?

Ashford Borough Council takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Ashford Borough Council?

Ashford Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Ashford Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Ashford Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Ashford Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Ashford Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Ashford Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 485 appeals were lodged against Ashford Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Ashford Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Ashford Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Ashford Borough Council, located in Kent, England, oversees the largest local government district in the county, covering 580 square kilometres. The council is based in the town of Ashford, which is complemented by Tenterden and a diverse array of rural villages. Notably, parts of the borough are situated within the scenic Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of High Weald and the Kent Downs, making it a key area for planning applications related to both urban and natural development.

The council area encompasses 158 towns and villages, including Ashford and Tenterden. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Ashford Borough Council received 1,323 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (310), discharge of conditions (226), tree works (169). 15 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

485 planning appeals were lodged against Ashford Borough Council decisions, of which 116 were allowed and 310 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Ashford Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Ashford Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.