Planning applications in TN23

Variation of Condition 20 (drainage) of planning permission 21/01315/AS & PA/2022/2030 and Condition 18 (drainage) of planning permission PA/2023/1635 for Erection of 6 no. new dwellings with nectar-rich meadow land and reeds and swales to provide habitat for protected species, rainwater attenuation and flood relief and associated access reconfiguration to allow for updated site drainage drawings. (retrospective)

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

T1 - oak tree - crown lift by maximum 5 meters over footpath and neighbouring properties.

Garage conversion into habitable room with single-storey rear extension.

5 day notice - Removal of Pine Tree

Proposed dropped kerb , to assist parking and reduce congestion.

Proposed side extension following the demolition of exiting garage/store and covered walkway.

Details submitted pursuant to condition 15 (Reptile Mitigation Strategy) of planning permission 22/00862/AS.

Advertisement Consent for the Display of the Following Signage: Freestanding Signs; 1 no. 9m high internally illuminated totem pole sign. 1 no. double-sided illuminated drive-thru sign. 1 no. non-illuminated clearance bar sign. 1 no. internally illuminated menu board sign. 1 no. speaker post with menu board sign. 2 no. non-illuminated "Thank You" and exit signs. 1 no. non-illuminated monument sign. Fascia Signs; 2 no. surface-mounted illuminated wordmark signs. 2 no. illuminated drive-thru wordmark signs. 3 no. surface-mounted illuminated logo disc signs.

Construction of a cafe/drive-thru unit (sui generis) with associated hard and soft landscaping and creation of new signage following the demolition of the existing building.

Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed ground floor rear extension

Installation of air handling units, heating/cooling condenser units, related duct work/pipe work and plant enclosure to facilitate shop fitout

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.

Erection and display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs

Proposed single-storey rear and side extension.

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 21 (Highway Condition Survey) of Planning Permission 20/00947/AS

Advertisement consent for the installation of a static, illuminated, multifunctional Communication Hub, 1no. digital 86" LCD advertisement display, including a defibrillator with a 32" touchscreen.

Single storey rear extension

The installation of a multifunctional communication hub, including a defibrillator and an advertisement display.

Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/01170/AS for Layout, Access, Scale, Landscaping and Appearance of development at Chilmington Green for the 346 residential dwellings, which comprises of a mix of two bedroom apartments, two, three, four and five bedroom houses within Land Parcels B, C, J & K within Main AAP Phase 1 to allow changes to boundary treatment.

Conversion of an existing detached double garage into a home gym, including associated external alterations.

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 front porch materials and extended roof overhang.

Erection of a B8 industrial unit for storage and distribution with creation of access from Hilton Road, with trade counter and associated parking following removal of existing storage containers.

T1 - Ash - Reduce tree to previous pruning points. Crown reduction by approximately 4m, leaving the tree at a completed height of 13m and spread 4m. Tree is causing over shadowing of multiple properties.

Non-material amendment to PA/2025/0484 for Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) and removal of condition 15 (rear external staircase) of planning permission PA/2023/0128 for the "Redevelopment of site with new factory premises and two commercial units" to allow for minor revisions to the external appearance and finished ground levels to allow changes to the layout of the solar PV on the roof of the factory unit.

Demolition of existing general storage, warehousing and workshop and replacement with new buildings for E(g) Uses which can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to its amenity, and Storage and Distribution (Class B8) use with associated parking.

Proposed first floor side extension and single storey front exention

Proposed erection of annexe.

Details submitted pursuant to part discharge Conditions 3B (construction management plan), 6A (EV charging), 10A (foul water disposal), 11A (surface water drainage scheme), 19A (local history to Ashford), 21A (construction waste recycling plan) and 25A (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission 20/00711/AS.

Details submitted pursuant to condition 4 (Hedge Planting) for planning permission PA/2026/0407

T1 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Cut lower South facing limb by 2m leaving finished length 5m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T2 Hornbeam. Cut back from guttering of 28 Dove Close & 24 Chaffinch drive leaving a 2m clearance from guttering of both houses. T3 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Cut south facing limb 2m leaving finished length 8m. Excessive shading on 24 Chaffinch Drive. T4 Oak. Remove major deadwood. Reduce height by 2m leaving finished height 20m. Cut back sides all orientations by 2m leaving finished length 12m. Excessive shading and hanging over gardens of 25 Dove Close and 25 Chaffinch Drive

Single-storey rear extension.

Non-material amendment to planning application 17/01170/AS for "Layout, Access, Scale, Landscaping and Appearance of development at Chilmington Green for the 346 residential dwellings, which comprises of a mix of two bedroom apartments, two, three, four and five bedroom houses within Land Parcels B, C, J & K within Main AAP Phase 1" to allow changes to the layout, minor amendments to the apartment blocks hard and soft landscaping to adjust some paving details.

Prior approval - Larger Home Extension- Single storey rear extension (depth 3.17m, x eaves 2.53m x height 3.51m) to a semi-detached dwellinghouse.

Consultation for felling license application Ref - FL-019/1197/2026

Detail submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Fine Details) & 21 (Energy Strategy) for planning permission PA/2022/2774

T1 - Ash tree - 2.5m crown reduction, crown lift of lower limbs over foot path to height 2.5 m. T2- Ash tree - 2m crown reduction. Significant over-hang of the pavement and in high winds branches typically snap and fall. Potential risk of harm to pedestrians.

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 4 (Fire Safety & Risk Mitigation) of planning permission PA/2025/2127

Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension and changes to ground floor fenestration.

5 Day Notification - T1 Horse Chestnut – remove fallen tree owing to basal decay.

T1 - Oak - Carry out crown reduction by a max of 3 metres. Reason for work, excessive shading, keep the tree at a safe height.

EIA Screening Opinion in relation to redevelopment of the Tanyard Ashford (Former Kent Wool Growers), Tannery Lane, Ashford

Prior approval for the change of use of building and land within its curtilage from an agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (One Dwellinghouse)

T1 & T2 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will improve light levels to the property and help maintain a clear and safe environment along the road. Replacement planting: to be replanted within the garden with low growing lavender shrubs in the next available planting season. This will retain planting and visual amenity without future conflict with the road or neighbouring trees. T3 & T4 – Fell to ground level and remove stumps by grinding - Tree removal will help reduce competition and support the long-term health and retention of the surrounding protected trees. Replacement planting: the area will be replanted with native wildflower planting to enhance biodiversity and provide pollinator benefits.

Conversion of integral garage into habitable room with changes to fenestration.

Proposed dormer roof extension to rear pitched roof

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Repositioning and re-use of an existing close-boarded timber fence, with concrete posts, to enclose the residential garden. The fence would have a maximum height of approximately 1.8 metres and would be positioned behind an existing and continuous boundary hedge, which forms the physical and visual interface with the adjacent access road.

Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans) & 9 (Boundary Planting) for Planning Permission PA/2022/2312 "Use of the site for open storage (Use Class B8) with associated laying of hard standing installation of perimeter fence"; to allow for creation of a new access.

Change of use from Class B8 to Class E (gym and associated uses)

Erection of 3no commercial buildings to provide a mix of B2/B8 and Class E(g)(i) floorspace, with parking, external storage and associated landscaping and access following demolition of existing buildings.