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

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 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 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

• 9 The Paddock, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BL

  21/01295/AS Submitted 13 Jul 2021 125m away

  Single-storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Cherry View, Cobbs Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AL

  PA/2026/0283 Submitted 12 Feb 2026 277m away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed addition of a rear dormer

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• Land Northeast of Vine Cottage, Cobbs Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AL

  PA/2025/1800 Submitted 29 Sep 2025 277m away

  Proposed erection of a single residential dwelling.

  Refused Full applications 19 docs
  Domestic

• Accommodation, The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  PA/2026/1303 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 284m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• The Star Inn, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BH

  PA/2025/2056 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 284m away

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

  Decided Lawful development 8 docs
  Domestic

• Glebe Orchard Barn, Bowerland Lane, Chilham, Ashford, CT4 8AT

  PA/2025/2357 Submitted 16 Dec 2025 288m away

  Proposed first floor extension of existing games room above open implement shed to form equipment room.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 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