Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

Ashford granted permission on 21 September 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  21/00162/TC Submitted 5 Aug 2021 50 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 50 yards away

  5 Day notification Fallen Tree

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR

  21/00148/TC Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Leyandi Conifer - Overall crown reduction back to growth points and taper sides, also request permission to undertake x3 over 10 years

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR

  OTH/2024/1993 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4 metres and re-shape keeping the tree symmetrical, plus removal of the lower limbs overhanging the tennis court. Reason for works: to allow the public to walk below the tree with ease, and reduce subsequent leaf drop, which can create a slip hazard.

  Withdrawn Trees 5 docs

• Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR

  20/00268/TC Submitted 4 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Magnolia - Crown lift to 4-5 metres and cut back by 1.8 metres south side, growing too close to dwelling so to prevent structural damage. T2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 6-7 metres, two pendular branches south east side to be removed to stem, remove deadwood, to allow more light to neighbouring property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Domestic

• Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR

  OTH/2024/2099 Submitted 11 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Silver Birch - Reduce to previous points and crown lift to 2.5m height. Reason: to remove the limbs overhanging the tennis court and reduce subsequent leaf drop, which can create a slip hazard and to allow the public to walk below the tree with ease.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 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