Submitting Applications Online

Applications can be submitted online via the Planning Portal website by completing the following steps:

• Register and login to the Planning Portal
• Create a new proposal
• Complete the online form
• Buy a site location plan and mark your site electronically
• Attach associated supporting information including detailed drawings, design and access statement and photographs (see our Is Your Application Valid? webpage for more information about what you must include)
• Calculate and pay a fee
• Click submit

To walk through the online process in more depth, view the Online Application Walkthrough tool (requires flash).

Sending Paper Applications

Select, download and print the appropriate forms from the Application Forms and Guidance webpage or collect them from the Council offices

• Complete the appropriate forms
• Put the form, the validation checklist and any additional information into an envelope - see our Is Your Application Valid? webpage for more information about what you must include
• Cheque or postal order made payable to Ashford Borough Council
• Post it to: Planning and Development, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL

Support and Advice

We can provide advice on whether or not planning permission is likely to be granted and what information is needed to be submitted with an application. In some cases we charge for this service. More detailed information is available on our Pre Application Advice webpage.