Planning applications in Downs North

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

(T1) Willow tree - Fell as leaning onto fence and uprooting parking area. (T2) Silver Birch (T3) Silver Birch and (T4) Maple - Crown lift to the height of 2.5 metres, as overhanging public footpath impeding access.

Redundant Farm building east of 1 Buckwell Cottage, Canterbury Road, Boughton Aluph

Details submitted pursuant to Condition 7 (Biodiversity) of planning permission PA/2022/2828

Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

T1 - Weeping Pear - Reduce by 2m in height and trim, T2 - Tulip Tree and T3 Willow Tree - Reduce by 4m in height and 3m off lateral limb, T4 - Maple Tree - Reduce by 3m in height and 2m off lateral limbs, T5 Hornbeam Tree - Reduce by 4m in height and 3m off lateral limbs, T6 Conifer Tree - Reduce laterals encroaching from neighbours from 1m at the bottom of tree rising to 0.5m and then 0.25m as T6 rises.

Garage north east of 9, Church Hill, Chilham

Erection of a detached single-storey dwelling utilising existing access, together with shed/cycle storage, parking and landscaping (self/custom-build)

4, Herons Close, Chilham, CT4 8DN

Proposed single storey rear extension and porch extension to the side elevation to include creation of driveway providing off-road parking.

Stableside, Hambrook Lane, Chilham, CT4 8DJ

Conversion of existing detached garage to form annexe accommodation and home gym.

1 & 2 Wytherling Court Cottages, Withersdane Lane, Molash, CT4 8HX

Conversion of No. 1 and No. 2 Wytherling Court Cottages to form a single dwelling. Construction of a two‑storey extension to NE elevation with associated fenestration, following the removal of the brick shed and conservatories.

Land north of, Taylors Hill, Chilham

5 Day notification - remove seven hazardous trees

Dane Court Woods

Forestry commission felling licence 019/4785/2025.

Eggarton Lodge, Eggarton Lane, Godmersham, CT4 7DY

Change of use of land to residential and erection of a timber Summer House, for use as a tennis pavilion.

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

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

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.

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

Details submitted pursuant to discharge condition 3 (ii) (contamination - site investigation), of planning permission 18/00120/AS

Godmersham Park, Godmersham Park House, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, CT4 7DT

Listed Building Consent for upgrading fire doors and insertion of new partition and door to second floor accommodation to meet building regulations.

3, Pound Lane, Molash, CT4 8HG

Construction of a sunken swimming pool in rear garden, with associated pool equipment and a recessed walled seating area (Retrospective)

Howletts Farm, Knockwood Lane, Molash, Canterbury, CT4 8HW

Erection of a 109.08kWp Ground-Mounted Solar Array

Hunt Street Farm Cottage, Hunt Street, Crundale, Canterbury, CT4 7EL

Oak framed garage and store on ground floor with annexe to first floor following demolition of existing garage.

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

Installation of an ensuite bathroom to the existing bedroom / cupboard space.

Mountsford Barn, Canterbury Road, Chilham, CT4 8AF

Erection of detached garage

Walnut Tree Cottage, Stone Stile Road, Chilham, CT4 8JL

Two-storey side extension with a hipped roof following demolition of conservatory.

Chilham Castle, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DB

Forestry Commission felling licence notification. Ref -019/128/2025

The Barn, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX

T1 - Evergreen Conifer - to fell - height in excess of 4 metres. Located closely adjacent to brick wall. Tree is causing problems with the brick wall and to guttering of the property next door.

Former Telephone Exchange, Bagham Road, Chilham

T1, T2, T3, T4 - Sycamore - Crown lift x8 branches to the height of 4 metres back to the boundary fence. All trees maximum height 7 metres. Location of trees adjacent to boundary of The Old Telephone Exchange, this work will allow more light into The Old Telephone Exchange.

Land west of, New Cut Road, Chilham

Details submitted pursuant to conditions 2 (Materials), 3 (Commencement of development above foundation level) & 9 (Walls and fences) of Planning Permission 19/01736/AS