Planning policies and practises and Building Regulations shape development proposals for the physical and economic regeneration of the borough. They cover everything from large redevelopment schemes to small housing developments, changes of use of commercial property and residential extensions.

There is lots of information available in this section of the website, including:

• Application Search

Building Control

• Building Regulations
• Find Your Area Surveyor
• Technical Guidance

Conservation and Listed Buildings

• Conservation Areas
• Listed Buildings
• Tree Preservation Orders
• High Hedges

Land Charges (Search)

• Searches

Planning Control (Development Control)

• Apply for Planning Permission
• Do I need Planning Permission?
• Have Your Say on Planning Applications

Planning Enforcement (Planning Complaints)

• Making a Complaint

Planning Policy (Planning in the Future)

• Core Strategy
• Local Development Framework
• Major Developments in Ashford
• Planning Now and in the Future

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