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43 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ashford · updated daily · Ashford Borough Council
- 19 Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NYAwaiting decision5 day notification - T2 - Eucalyptus - removed following storm damageTrees in a Conservation Area - Dead or DangerousReceived 4 Nov 2026NOT/2026/1958
- Electricity Substations West of Unit 5, Fougeres Way, AshfordAwaiting decisionErection of 3 no. substations and associated worksFull planning permissionReceived 4 Nov 2026PA/2026/1867
- Cecil Court, Wall Road, AshfordAwaiting decisionT5 - Birch - Reduce the height by approximately 2 metres, cutting back to appropriate unions, leaving at a height of approximately 10 metres. Reduce the width proportionately back from the windows, by up to 1 metre and the remaining crown by approximately 1.5 metres, to create balance. Raise the crown over the path to 2.4 metres and halo round the phone wires by up to 1 metre.Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 3 Nov 2026NOT/2026/1705
- Land between railway line and, Willesborough Road, Kennington, AshfordAwaiting decisionDetails submitted pursuant to conditions 36 (EV Charging), 39 (Refuse Strategy) and 49 (Arboricultural Method Statement) relating to Phases 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D of planning permission 19/00025/ASDischarge of Condition(s)Received 29 Oct 2026OTH/2026/1925
- MPT House, Brunswick Road, Ashford, TN23 1ELAwaiting decisionInstallation of roof mounted solar panels on a non-domestic premises (Retrospective)Full planning permissionReceived 29 Oct 2026PA/2026/1944
Planning in Ashford
- Approved
- 88%
- 49 of 53 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ashford in the last 24 months, from Ashford Borough Council's planning register.
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TN23 83 applications in the last 12 monthsTN24 136 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Ashford Borough Council
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About Ashford
Ashford, located in Kent, England, is a vibrant town within the Ashford district, situated on the River Great Stour at the southern edge of the North Downs. Approximately 61 miles southeast of central London and 15 miles northwest of Folkestone, Ashford has a population of 83,213 as of the 2021 census. With its roots as a market town dating back to the Middle Ages, Ashford continues to host a regular market, making it a focal point for local commerce and community activities. The town has a population of approximately 83,213 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Ashford sits at an elevation of 41 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ashford show an average sale price of £410,410, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ashford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ashford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ashford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Ashford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (16), amendments (9), tree works (8). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).