The Old Alma, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DX

1. 1 Nov 2024

   Received by Ashford

2. 24 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 24 January 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Body And Paint Shop Supplies Ltd, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8DX

  PA/2026/1294 Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Change of use of the existing commercial unit to a gymnastics club (indoor sports and recreation facility).

  Awaiting decision Full applications 4 docs

• Mulberry House, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

  PA/2024/1655 Submitted 6 Sep 2024 400 yards away

  Single-storey side extension and orangery following the demolition of the existing orangery

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Pilgrims, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

  PA/2026/0338 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Changes to fenestration to ground floor including replacement of an existing rear kitchen window with glazed doors and door with window.

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing 26 docs
  Domestic

• Pilgrims, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

  PA/2026/0364 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to ground floor including removal and relocation of staircase, removal and insertion of internal walls and doors. First floor layout alterations including changes to arch, insertion of internal walls. Replacement of rear window with glazed doors and door with window to ground floor.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 26 docs

• Cotehurst, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

  PA/2026/1125 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 400 yards away

  Proposed 2 storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension with semi-basement, plus a detached double car barn.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Land opposite Highdown west of, Mulberry Hill, Chilham

  20/00039/AS Submitted 10 Jan 2020 450 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~6 Mar

  Erection of 2 dwellings

  Awaiting decision Full applications 56 docs
  Several homes

• PA/2026/1328 Granted

  32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

  Change of use of the existing first and second floor commercial office accommodation (Use Class E) to a single self-contained holiday let, together with replacement ground floor door to rear elevation.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1324 Granted

  Charing Church of England Primary School, School Road, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0JN

  Single storey rear extension containing open plan classroom and external access ramp and steps.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/0707 Granted

  Aldington Post Office, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DA

  Alterations to the front of the shop (Retrospective)

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1059 Granted

  Bethersden Cricket Club, Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3BQ

  Stationing of timber clad site cabin structure to provide changing and toilet facilities and retention of 2 existing storage containers

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PA/2026/1741 Awaiting decision

  Hillside Garage, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

  Single storey rear extension to mechanics workshop

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications