Orchard Cottage, Shottenden Road, Chilham, CT4 8JA

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• PA/2026/0534 Granted

  Orchard Cottage, Shottenden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JA

  The provision of 25 touring and camping pitches within the existing orchard and conversion of the existing stable block to a shower, toilet and utility, including a new proposed sewage treatment plant.

  Decided 13 Aug 2026 Full applications

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided amendment applications in a median of 47 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Orchard Cottage, Shottenden Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JA

  PA/2026/0534 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  The provision of 25 touring and camping pitches within the existing orchard and conversion of the existing stable block to a shower, toilet and utility, including a new proposed sewage treatment plant.

  Granted Full applications 43 docs

• Withy Farm, Goldups Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JG

  20/00610/AS Submitted 15 May 2020 250 yards away

  Part change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of detached ancillary annexe accommodation.

  Granted Full applications 35 docs

• Walnut Tree Cottage, Stone Stile Road, Chilham, CT4 8JL

  PA/2025/0059 Submitted 10 Jan 2025 0.3 miles away

  Two-storey side extension with a hipped roof following demolition of conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• OTH/2026/1624 Granted

  Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX

  Non-Material Amendment to planning permission PA/2026/0067 for "Conversion of No. 1 and No. 2 Wytherling Court Cottages to form a single dwelling. Construction of a two‑storey extension to NE elevation with associated fenestration, following the removal of the brick shed and conservatories." for alterations to fenestration, including removal of a door, addition of a window, and reduction in window sill height.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0631 Granted

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP

  Variation of condition 12 (B1 office use) of planning permission 19/01525/AS for Redevelopment of existing commercial and retail premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office use, parking and landscaping provisions, installation of new (dedicated) highway access with gate serving Hallmark Farmhouse (revision to planning permission 17/01834/AS to extend units 2 & 3, erection of unit 4; alterations to design, opening hours and associated works) - to allow Units 1, 2 and 3 to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b), E(d) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentists Surgeries). Plus, to allow unit 4 to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentists Surgeries)

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0629 Granted

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road TN30 6SP

  Variation of Condition 12 (use class) of planning permission 22/00605/AS - to replace the approved Unit 4 of application 19/01525/AS with a new unit to provide ancillary space and services to units 1,2 and 3 and amendments to parking layout - to allow Unit 4 (as edged in red on the submitted Location Plan) to be used for: Use Class E - Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a), E(b) and E(f) and also excluding Banks / Building Societies, Estate Agents, Travel Agents, Doctors Surgeries and Dentist Surgeries)

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/1758 Awaiting decision

  5 The Poplars, Warehorne Road, Kenardington, TN26 2LX

  Variation of Condition 4 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 21/00336/AS for Single storey rear extension & two storey side extension; to allow for an alteration to the roof form with amended plans.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PA/2026/0630 Withdrawn

  Tenterden Business Centre, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SP

  Variation of Condition 2 (B1 office use) of planning permission 17/01834/AS for Redevelopment of Existing Commercial and Retail Premises, including erection of 3 replacement buildings to B1 Office Use, Including Serviced Offices, Parking and Landscaping Provisions, and Installation of New (Dedicated) Highway Access with gate Serving Hallmark Farmhouse - to allow Unit 1 to be used for: Use Class E – Commercial, business and service (excluding use classes E(a) and E(b))

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Amendments