Planning application
PA/2026/1050
Kent Lodge, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed roof mounted solar panels to rear elevation.
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/1050
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Ashford
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3 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Ashford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA/2026/0376 Awaiting decision
Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
Proposed first floor side and rear extension together with single storey rear extensions to include alterations to the facade and entrance gate. Plus alterations to outbuilding roof and facade.
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NOT/2026/1181 Granted
Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
T3 - Reduce NE crown of Catalpa from 5m crown spread to 3.5m crown spread to remove overhang of pool house roof in preparation for restoration works. No change in tree height.
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NOT/2026/0498 Granted
Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell to ground level - dead (troll.severe.extremely) T2 - Yew - Fell to ground level (fruit.ruby.stylists) G1 - Remove branches overhanging fence from both sides of boundary up to 3m to allow installation of new 6ft fence on north boundary and clear roof of workshop next to T4. G2 - Fell to ground level and root grind area of shrubs to rear of property. T3 - Liquidambar - Remove broken branch (powering.summit.slightly) G3 - Conifer hedge - Fell to ground level. T4 - Ash - Fell to ground level T5 - Spruce - Fell to ground level windblown (decisions.smoke.ballooned) T6 - Bald Cypress - Fell to ground level dead (denser.pinch.decently) T7 - Cherry Fell to ground level dead T8 - Beech - Reduce south-east crown overhanging tennis court from 11m crown spread to 8m to remove interference with tennis court (tree to remain 26m tall) (Current dimensions 26h 7n 11e 10s 6w). T9 - Beech - Reduce north-east crown overhanging tennis court from 10m crown spread to 8m to remove interference with tennis court (tree to remain 26m tall) (Current dimensions 26h 11n 11e 7s 6w). G4 - Leylandii - Fell to ground level 7 stems windblown/snapped (ecologist.shut.jousting) T10 - Yew - Crown lift to 4m on east side (no overall change in crown dimensions) G5 - Beech hedge - Cut back east side in access by 1.5m, remove shrubs in top of wall. T13 - Sycamore - Cut back to boundary overhanging from neighbouring property (reduce north-east crown spread from 8m to 2m). G6 - Beech hedge - Cut back east side by 1.5m at end of workshop. All works are being undertaken to rectify a lack of maintenance at the property in recent years. These works will allow the clearance of existing structures, repairs to boundary fencing, reinstating side access where overgrown hedging prevents vehicular access, and removal of broken branches, and dead or windblown trees.
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OTH/2026/0887 Refused
Beech House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0746 (Proposed side and rear extension, including a new porch) to allow changes to porch including roof style and fenestration and change window joinery (new and existing) to Sternfenster Timberline flush casement heritage windows.
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NOT/2026/0201 Granted
Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ
T1 - Weeping Pear - Reduce by 2m in height and trim, T2 - Tulip Tree and T3 Willow Tree - Reduce by 4m in height and 3m off lateral limb, T4 - Maple Tree - Reduce by 3m in height and 2m off lateral limbs, T5 Hornbeam Tree - Reduce by 4m in height and 3m off lateral limbs, T6 Conifer Tree - Reduce laterals encroaching from neighbours from 1m at the bottom of tree rising to 0.5m and then 0.25m as T6 rises.
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OTH/2026/0476 Granted
1 Hambrook Close, Chilham, CT4 8EJ
T1 - Willow - Remove Broken Branches at the bottom of the tree - they have been hit by a vehicle, presumably. T2 - Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 3 meters from 15 metres to 12 metres and shaped in. T3 - Silver birch - Crown reduction by 3 meters from 15 metres to 12 metres and shaped in.
Other lawful development applications
In Ashford
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PA/2026/0661 Decided
53 Rogersmead, Tenterden, TN30 6LF
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - conservatory to the north-west elevation
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PA/2026/1312 Awaiting decision
Shadow Barn, Brook Street, Woodchurch, TN26 3SN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Erection of 2 bay garage following the demolition of the existing car barn
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PA/2026/1001 Decided
Rivendale, The Street, Brook, TN25 5PF
Lawful Development Certificate – Proposed - Single-storey rear extension, insertion of windows to the side elevation at ground floor level; following demolition of the existing conservatory
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PA/2026/1303 Awaiting decision
Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.
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PA/2026/0962 Decided
The Hengherst Cottage, Shadoxhurst Road, Woodchurch, TN26 3PN
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Replacement of existing timber windows with brown uPVC