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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 100 yards 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, CT4 8DR

  PA/2026/0971 Submitted 1 Jun 2026 150 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

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

  21/00162/TC Submitted 5 Aug 2021 150 yards 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 150 yards away

  5 Day notification Fallen Tree

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• PA/2026/1422 Granted

  Meadow Court, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EP

  Proposed single-storey detached garage and home office outbuilding

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1438 Granted

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

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

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1316 Granted

  Churchfield House, Greenside, High Halden, TN26 3LU

  Single-storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, front porch with access ramp, covered area with ramped access to the side of the property and associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 29 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1373 Granted

  Malthouse Farm, Rock Hill Road, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9EB

  Erection of a replacement porch, following the demolition of the existing.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Householder
• PA/2026/1309 Granted

  4 Hadman Cottages, Bell Lane, Smarden, TN27 8PW

  New dormer to the rear elevation with a proposed new pitched link in between two dormers (Part Retrospective)

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Householder