Beech House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

1. 13 Jul 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Ashford took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  PA/2026/0376 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 0m away

  Proposed first floor side and rear extension together with single storey rear extensions to include alterations to the facade and entrance gate as well as alterations to outbuilding roof and facade.

  Granted Householder Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Kent Lodge, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  PA/2026/1467 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed roof mounted solar panels to rear elevation.

  Withdrawn Lawful development

• Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  NOT/2025/1553 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 0m away

  T1 and T2 Leylandii Trees - To Fell - Reason for works - Increase light to the house and open up that side of the driveway so it can be used for its proposed purpose safely. T3 Magnolia Tree - 2 boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its southern side, two boughs reduced by approx. 2.5m to its western side, and two boughs by approx. 2m to its eastern side. Reason for works - Tree maintenance.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  NOT/2026/1181 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 0m away

  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.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Merton House, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  NOT/2026/0498 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 0m away

  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.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Kent Lodge, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  PA/2026/1050 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0m away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed roof mounted solar panels to rear elevation.

  Decided Lawful development 9 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