4, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 26 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ashford granted permission on 20 March 2026, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 Herons Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DN

  20/00135/TC Submitted 29 Jun 2020 0m away

  Description: T1 Copper Beech - crown reduce by approx 3m to previous reduction points; T2 & T3 Small Copper Beech - to fell.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 3, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

  NOT/2025/2260 Submitted 8 Dec 2025 0m away

  T1 – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown reduction from current dimensions of 11m high × 11m wide to a final height and spread of approximately 7.5 m. T2 – Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) - crown lift to approximately 2m, removing only the necessary lower growth to provide clearance. T3 & T4 – Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - Cut to ground level in preparation for stump grinding. G4 – Leylandii Hedge (Cupressus × leylandii) - Reduce height by approximately 1 m to achieve a final height of around 1.5 m. G5 – Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1m back to previous reduction points. Current height 2.2m; final height approximately 1.2m.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR

  21/01153/AS Submitted 21 Jun 2021 97m away

  Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with shower and WC

  Refused Full applications 10 docs

• Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham (Submitted as: Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR)

  PA/2026/0971 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 134m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  Installation of a Low level LED lighting system to third tennis court

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• 4 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR

  21/00162/TC Submitted 5 Aug 2021 134m away

  Description: T1 - Goat Willow - Remove main branch back to stem and cut back overhanging branches. Reason for works: Overhanging adjoining property (No3)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Pumping Station west of The Old Roses, Ashford Road CT4 8DR

  NOT/2024/2194 Submitted 26 Nov 2024 134m away

  5 Day notification Fallen Tree

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• PA/2026/1076 Granted

  Beech House, Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, TN30 6SR

  Erection of a detached garage with home office above.

  20 May 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0885 Granted

  Tutt Hill Farm Cottage, Westwell Lane, West Of Westwell, Westwell, TN26 1AH

  Replacement and restoration of casement windows on front façade

  15 May 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0868 Withdrawn

  7 Grenadier Way, Singleton, Ashford, TN23 5JN

  Conversion of the garage to a small aesthetic clinic

  12 May 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0989 Granted

  2 Rylands Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9LH

  Excavation and reduction in height of embankment and erection of retaining wall in the front garden, to create an additional parking space (part retrospective)

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/0951 Granted

  4 Leveret Lane, Ashford, TN24 9FD

  Partial conversion of garage to enlarge existing storage area (retrospective)

  27 May 2026 Householder