The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

1. 4 Nov 2025

   Received by Ashford

2. 4 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 May 2026

   Decision issued: Existing Use/Development Is Not Lawful

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  PA/2026/1303 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• 9 The Paddock, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BL

  21/01295/AS Submitted 13 Jul 2021 159m away

  Single-storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Phyllis Farm, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BE

  21/01134/AS Submitted 18 Jun 2021 241m away

  Prior Notification for the erection of an agricultural building to store hay and machinery

  Granted Prior approval 7 docs

• Norwinds, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BE

  19/01515/AS Submitted 25 Oct 2019 263m away

  Demolition of existing Garage. Proposed new replacement garage with added garden room/home office to rear.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 5 docs

• The Gables, Long Hill, Old Wives Lees, Chilham, CT4 8BN

  PA/2026/1438 Submitted 10 Aug 2026 284m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Single-storey side and rear extensions and roof extension including changes to existing fenestration following demolition of the attached garage.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Shrimpton House, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BE

  19/01572/AS Submitted 11 Nov 2019 292m away

  Replacement detached garage; single storey rear extension; new flue; rooflight to rear elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/0855 Decided

  3, Steeds Close, Kingsnorth, TN26 1NF

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed single storey rear extension , rear facing first floor dormer and front roof lights.

  11 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0806 Decided

  14, Hayward Close, Willesborough, TN24 0JS

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed extension of vehicle crossover and associated hardstanding.

  5 May 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0719 Withdrawn

  8, Old Orchard, Singleton, TN23 4PY

  Lawful development certificate - proposed - construction of an outbuilding for use as a dog grooming business

  20 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1207 Decided

  Bryn Heulog, Magpie Hall Road, Kingsnorth, TN26 1HG

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Single storey side extension

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1312 Withdrawn

  Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development