Planning applications in Downs North

Badgers Hill House, New Cut Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BW

Conversion of outbuilding to residential. Two-storey extension to outbuilding with link to main dwelling.

3, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

T1 – Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown reduction from current dimensions of 11m high × 11m wide to a final height and spread of approximately 7.5 m. T2 – Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) - crown lift to approximately 2m, removing only the necessary lower growth to provide clearance. T3 & T4 – Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea) - Cut to ground level in preparation for stump grinding. G4 – Leylandii Hedge (Cupressus × leylandii) - Reduce height by approximately 1 m to achieve a final height of around 1.5 m. G5 – Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) and Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Hedge - Reduce height by approximately 1m back to previous reduction points. Current height 2.2m; final height approximately 1.2m.

The Bothy, 9 Church Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DA

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission 21/00572/AS for "Demolition of No.9 The Bothy and the erection of a replacement dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping." to allow for a single shed to the side

The Snuggery, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8AE

Proposed front and rear extensions, plus conversion of garage together with all associated works.

The Barn The Bothy, and Land at rear of 9, Church Hill, Chilham

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans and documents) for planning permission 21/00577/AS "Demolition of The Bothy Barn and the erection of three detached dwellings with associated accesses, parking and landscaping"; to allow for the erection of a garage to the side of Plot A

Downsells, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/1806 for "Extension to existing double garage to create car port with bin store" to allow changes to extend the side pitch of the roof to remove the eave and increase head height within the bin store

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

Lawful Development Certificate - Existing use as a single dwellinghouse.

3 Pound Lane, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HG

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed rear in-fill extension.

Harts Farm, Shottenden Road, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HS

Proposed single storey orangery following the removal of existing conservatory, and single storey extensions to the front and rear elevations, plus the refurbishment and replacement of windows.

Harts Farm, Shottenden Road, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HS

Listed Building Consent for the restoration of fireplace, refurbishment and replacement of windows, removal of staircase (Within the 1980’s extension) plus proposed single storey Orangery following the removal of existing Conservatory, and single storey extensions to the front and rear elevations.

Orchard Farm, Church Lane, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HD

Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00248/AS (for a proposed storm porch, extension to rear balcony and proposed garage building) to allow for changes to approved plans.

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

Proposed erection of a single residential dwelling.

Old White Hill Cottage, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8EB

Listed building consent for internal and external works including the enlargement of a chimney breast; addition of a partition; removal of modern render and plaster; insertion of breathable insulation and lime plaster finishes; removal of window, enlargement of opening, and insertion of French doors; and restoration of two inglenook fireplaces.

Harts Farm, Shottenden Road, Molash, CT4 8HS

Removal and replacement of existing entrance gates and fencing to include automatic opening with below-ground motors.

Salterfen, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

Proposed single-storey side extension, two-storey rear extension, and alterations to the front porch, with associated internal alterations and landscaping works, following the demolition of existing conservatory and utility, retaining the existing balcony on the first floor.

Thatch Cottage, Sole Street, Crundale, CT4 7EN

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (Tiles), 5 (Porch Joinery), 6 (Bricks), 7 (Mortar) & 8 (Window Joinery) for planning permission PA/2025/1120

The Old Sawmill, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DB

T1 - Silver birch - Crown reduction by 7.5 metres T2 - Silver birch - Cut back branches by 1 metre to neighbouring property

Northdown Residential Care Home, Canterbury Road, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8EX

Lawful Development Certificate- Existing - Use of former residential care home as residential home for foster children (Class C2 Residential Institution)

Vehicular access from A252 North to North East of The Bothy, 9 Church Hill, Chilham

Two dead Ash trees

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

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

Ashford Road Service Station, Ashford Road, Chilham, CT4 8EE

Details submitted pursuant to condition 3(iii) (Remediation Statement) of Planning Permission 18/00120/AS

Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

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.

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

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.

Heron Manor, Mountain Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DG

Details submitted pursuant to the Biodiversity Gain plan informative for planning permission PA/2024/1815.

3, Pound Lane, Molash, CT4 8HG

Change of use from a garden cabin to a short term holiday let.

Godmersham Park, Canterbury Road, Godmersham

Conservation Lake

Farnley, Denwood Street, Crundale, CT4 7EF

Proposed use of existing outbuilding as a holiday let, with courtyard area.

Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR

Silver Birch - Reduce to previous points and crown lift to 2.5m height. Reason: to remove the limbs overhanging the tennis court and reduce subsequent leaf drop, which can create a slip hazard and to allow the public to walk below the tree with ease.

Land known as Hawkin's Rough at the North East of, New Cut Road, Chilham

Forestry Commission felling licence notification. Ref - 019/3954/2024

Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR

Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4 metres and re-shape keeping the tree symmetrical, plus removal of the lower limbs overhanging the tennis court. Reason for works: to allow the public to walk below the tree with ease, and reduce subsequent leaf drop, which can create a slip hazard.

Deepwell House, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DB

T1 - Evergreen Conifer - fell to the ground and grind stump out due to die back on all branches (see photo) for safety reasons as the tree is close to the house and outbuilding. T2 - Magnolia - Crown reduction by 1.5 metres. Height from 4 Metres to 2.5 metres and span of canopy from 4.5 metres to 3 metres - rebalance tree due to summer branch break out. The tree is located in the side garden by the pool (see photos)

Orchard Farm, Church Lane, Molash, CT4 8HD

Erection of new stable barn

Downsells, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HE

Extension to existing double garage to create car port with bin store.

Cutlers Farmhouse, Maidstone Road, Chilham, CT4 8EU

Erection of an outbuilding with ancillary accommodation.

Cutlers Farmhouse, Maidstone Road, Chilham, CT4 8EU

First floor side extension with ground floor verandah.

1 & 2 Lion Farm Cottages, Soleshill Road, Chilham, CT4 8JY

Replacement of existing cess pit into surface water attenuation tank together with the construction of new foul water treatment plant with associated drainage fields

Mulberry House, Mulberry Hill, Chilham, CT4 8AH

Single-storey side extension and orangery following the demolition of the existing orangery

Bilting Grange Farm, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HA

Retrospective siting of a shepherds hut for use as a holiday let

Well House Grain Store West Of Hope Cottage, Shottenden Road, Molash, CT4 8HS

Prior Notification for steel portal framed grain store

Bay Tree House, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, TN25 4HF

Erection of a garden store.

Pilgrims, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, CT4 8AA

Variation of condition 3 of planning permission 22/00039/AS to enable outbuilding to be used as ancillary and holiday let accommodation

Sunnyside Farm, Shalmsford Road, Chilham, CT4 8BS

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling and detached garage

3 Forestry Cottages, Sole Street, Crundale, CT4 7ES

Proposed single storey side and rear extensions along with two storey side and rear extensions with addition of window to first floor front elevation and juliet balcony to rear elevation.

Butchers Farm, The Street, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HE

Rear single-storey extension and additional fenestration to the south-west elevation

2 Line Cottages, Olantigh Road, Crundale, CT4 7EA

Construction of a greenhouse

Thompsons House, Taylors Hill, Chilham, CT4 8BZ

Proposed in-fill extension to the rear of the main house to create a link to the retained garage/annex building. New window at existing first floor level to North elevation. New window at first floor level to North-West elevation of the existing annex building. Replacement of existing rooflight. Removal of internal walls on upper ground floor.

The Oast House, Pope Street, Godmersham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 7DL

Single-storey side extensions and new porch extension together with external alterations to glazing and cladding.

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

Prior Notification for the erection of a storage shed for animal feed, hay and machinery and erection of a breeding shed.

4 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR

Description: T1 - Goat Willow - Remove main branch back to stem and cut back overhanging branches. Reason for works: Overhanging adjoining property (No3)

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

Single-storey side extension