Elephant House, School Hill, Chilham, CT4 8DE

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Ashford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ashford decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 94 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Castle Oak, School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DE

  19/00244/TC Submitted 28 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Description: 1 x Prunus Cerasifera (T1) located in rear garden - crown reduce by 1.50m. The tree is beginning to encroach onto the Yew Tree (adjacent) as per drawing on application form.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Chilham St Marys Church of England Primary School, School Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DE

  20/00043/TC Submitted 18 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Description: T1 Removal of Ivy - T2 To be cut back by 1m as close to buildings.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2026/0553 Submitted 23 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Beech - Crown reduction by 2.5m from 7.5m to 5m and a reduction of spread by 2m from 6m to 4m to provide sufficient clearance for extension to the property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction by 6m to reduce height from 8m to 2m to maintain size and spread. T3 -Holly - Crown reduction by 2m. Height from 5m to 3m and reduction of spread by 2m from 4m to 2m (EXEMPT as not a tree - G4 -Shrub - Viburnum Tinus - Completely remove the overgrown multi-stemmed topiary shrub is close proximity to the front of the property)

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Cumberland Bungalow, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  PA/2025/1586 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension, including roof extension, changes to fenestration on the existing roof and a new sliding entrance gate.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Gardeners Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2026/1791 Submitted 5 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  T1 - Holly - to fell.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Bakery House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX

  NOT/2025/1519 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  T1 - elder tree (Sambucus Nigra) - to fell T2 - ornamental pear (Peru’s calleryana) - to fell as dead T3 - ornamental pear - crown reduction by 3 metres. T4 - wild cherry (prunus avium) - crown lift by 2.5 metres The reason for the works are to improve light amenity to the property and for the safety of the occupants and other members of the public.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• PA/2026/1369 Granted

  32 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AR

  Listed building consent for the change of use and re-configuration of the existing commercial office accommodation at first and second floor to form a single self-contained holiday let. Existing kitchen ceiling to be removed to expose timber rafters, master bedroom ceiling to be removed and repositioned above existing ceiling joists. Ground floor level – new WC towards the rear of the existing shop, existing doorway between retail area and stairwell serving upper floors to be blocked, allowing holiday accommodation to operate independently. Existing rear external entrance fire door to be replaced

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1330 Granted

  Ripple Farm Oast, Sole Street, Crundale, CT4 7EB

  Listed Building Consent for installation of EV charger to the external wall of the rear roundel.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1318 Granted

  35 Silver Hill Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0NZ

  Listed Building Consent for the alteration of existing fireplace and installation of log burning stove. Works to include the removal of the existing 20th century fireplace and the re-opening of the original fireplace to reflect original proportions and design. Exposed internal surfaces to be finished using lime based plaster

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/1411 Granted

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

  Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing porch and erection of a replacement porch.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• PA/2026/0724 Granted

  Baker Farm House, Link Hill Lane, Egerton, Ashford, TN27 9BG

  Listed Building Consent for replacement of roof covering and associated works

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings