Kent Lodge, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• PA/2026/1050 Granted

  Kent Lodge, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

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

  Decided 17 Aug 2026 Lawful development

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Ashford

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Ashford decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  PA/2026/0376 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards 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

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

  PA/2026/1233 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extensions, proposed front porch and alterations front fenestration, including proposed alteration to existing vehicle access including new gates and wall. Following the demolition of existing porch and rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

  NOT/2025/1553 Submitted 20 Aug 2025 50 yards 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 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

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

  PA/2023/0422 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Single storey extension to existing garden studio and installation of photovoltaic array to roof.

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• PA/2026/1285 Granted

  Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, TN27 0PN

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Class R, conversion of agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Area 84.534 m2, dimensions 5.840 m x 14.475 m

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/0967 Refused

  Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Unit 5, Appledore Road, Tenterden, TN30 7DE

  Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed installation of roof mounted solar panels.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1773 Awaiting decision

  89, Tally Ho Road, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HW

  Lawful development Certificate - Proposed erection of garden outbuilding

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1800 Awaiting decision

  13 Goldfinch Drive, Finberry, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7FQ

  Lawful Development Certifcate - Proposed - Loft conversion with a rear dormer and velux windows.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PA/2026/1447 Granted

  11 Linden Road, Ashford, TN24 8BT

  Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Conversion of two residential flats into one dwellinghouse

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Lawful development