Serving Chilham, Old Wives Lees & Shottenden 
Here is our log of planning applications and appeals in Chilham Parish that have relevance to our residents  
 
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New Planning Applications 

Case No 
Parish 
Ward 
Location and Description 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Kent Vale, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AG 
Erection of a detached two storey annex 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
The Old Roses, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EE 
Removal of existing roof structure and the re-construction with new dormer windows to create first floor accommodation and the erection of a two storey extension to the south west elevation. Revised scheme to 21/00114/AS 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Pond Cottage, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BD 
Proposed replacement Garage / Workshop outbuilding and retaining wall 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Ashford Road Service Station, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8EE 
Part discharge of condition 3(i) (Desk top study - Land and /or groundwater contamination relevant to the site) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Antiques, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Proposed change of use for first floor residential dwelling into wine tasting venue. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor to facilitate shop and wine bar. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Antiques, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Revised scheme to previous application 21/00136/AS - Works of conversion to facilitate proposed change of use for first floor residential dwelling into wine tasting venue and further alterations to ground and first floor to facilitate shop and wine bar. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Harvest House, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR 
Demolition of existing lean-to and conservatory. Material changes to the existing house; new windows and external doors, new tile hanging and removal of a redundant chimney stack. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Penfield Farm, Perrywood Road, Selling, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9RU 
Change of use of land and Installation of a 40m x 20m Manege in the grass paddock already used for horse grazing. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
9 The Paddock, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8BL 
Single-storey side extension 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Sunnyside Farm, Shalmsford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BS 
Lawful Development Certificate - Existing - Use of the building used as a dwelling house. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Withy Farm, Goldups Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8JG 
Part change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of detached ancillary annexe accommodation. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Harvest House, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR 
Full Planning Application for the Erection of 10 No. Two Storey 
Dwellings with Associated Access, Parking, Private Amenity Space 
and Landscaping and Provision of 5 no. Additional Parking Bays for 
Use in Association with Existing Surgery 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR 
Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with 
shower and WC 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Badgers Hill Farm, New Cut Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BW 
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a replacement single storey, 2-bedroom dwelling together with associated landscaping and parking [Revision to 20/01311/AS]. 
Chilham  
Downs North  
Ward 
Kent Vale, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AG 
Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. This has been granted by ABC. 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Units 4 & 6, East Stour Farm, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, 
Kent, CT4 7DH 
Change of use of units 4 & 6 to be used for Game processing and 
Butchers (use class F2) (retrospective) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Young Manor Farm, Maidstone Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, 
CT4 8ET 
New Window in Dining Room on East Elevation with associated 
application 21/00758/AS New Window in Dining Room on East 
Elevation; Replastering of a wall. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Proposed change of use of first floor residential dwelling into wine 
tasting venue. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor to 
facilitate shop and wine bar 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Pilgrims, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA 
Outline application for the erection of detached 4-5 bedroom 
live-work dwelling and detached double-garage (with all matters 
reserved). 
This has been Refused by ABC. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Well Cottage, Taylors Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BZ 
Demolition of existing outbuildings; infill extension and replacement 
at ground floor level to rear of house, incorporating existing kitchen 
extension; basement extension; alterations to the fenestration with 
associated LB application 21/00771/AS 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward  
Upper Ensign House, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 
8BB Blocking up an existing doorway; Installation of an En-Suite 
bathroom and new door opening from a bedroom; Reordering of the 
existing family bathroom 
21/00898/AS & 21/00899/AS 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward  
Upper Ensign House, Selling Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 
8BB Relocation of existing oil tank. Proposed detached garage / 
workshop accessed off of existing driveway area and minor 
landscaping alterations 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Harvest House, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR 
For the Erection of 10 No. Two Storey 
Dwellings with Associated Access, Parking, Private Amenity Space 
and Landscaping and Provision of 5 no. Additional Parking Bays for 
Use in Association with Existing Surgery 
Chilham 
Downs 
North 
Ward 
The Barn, The Bothy, and Land at rear of 9, Church Hill, Chilham 
Demolition of The Bothy Barn and the erection of three detached 
dwellings with associated accesses, parking and landscaping 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
The Bothy, 9 Church Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DA 
Demolition of No.9 The Bothy and the erection of a replacement 
dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping. 
Godmersham 
Downs North  
Ward 
Boar Run Byre, Godmersham Park, Canterbury Road, Godmersham, Kent 
Internal and external alterations to facilitate the conversion of a building to holiday accommodation including 
internal renovation and alterations with Associated Listed Building Application 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
10 Herons Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DN 
Proposed porch extension and rear extensions along with internal alterations to provide annexe ancillary to existing house. 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Cumberland Cottage, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX 
Removal of existing velux roof light and installation of dormer window at first floor level with Associated Listed Building Application no.21/00645/AS 
21/00644 has now been Permitted by ABC. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Terra Nova, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA 
Erection of chalet bungalow within the grounds of Terra Nova, with associated access and provision of 2 additional parking spaces [Resubmission of 19/01446/AS] 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
The Paddock, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8BL 
Two-storey side extension 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Kemnal Cottage, Soleshill Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 
8JR Erection of front porch 
Chilham  
Downs North  
Ward  
Further Consultation on  
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Proposed change of use of first floor residential dwelling into wine 
tasting venue. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor to 
facilitate shop and wine bar 
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Works of conversion to faciliate proposed change of use for first floor residential dwelling into wine tasting venue and further alterations to groud and first floor to facilitate shop and wine bar. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Old Plough Cottage, Soleshill Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, 
CT4 8JL 
Proposed two new dormers at first floor level to existing garage plus 
all associated works. 
Chilahm  
Downs North 
Ward 
Plot of land south west of Hillside, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Kent 
Reserved matters application to consider access, landscaping, 
scale, layout and appearance pursuant to outline planning 
permission 17/01629/AS (Outline planning application for four 
dwellings with associated parking, access, landscaping and 
infrastructure works) 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Tui Lodge, Pilgrims Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AA 
Proposed single storey front extension to provide new main 
entrance along with conversion of first floor to existing garage into 
habitable space, together with replacement doors and windows. 
Chilham 
Dawns North 
Ward 
Home Lea, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AG 
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission 19/01365/AS 
[Erection of three bedroom dwelling; double garage and associated 
parking] to alter approved plans to change design/size of dwelling 
Chilham 
Downs North  
Ward  
Glebe Orchard Barn, Bowerland Lane, Chilham, Ashford, CT4 8AT 
Erection of single storey side extension to house therapeutic 
swimming pool 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward  
2 Shiregate Cottages, Soleshill Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, 
CT4 8JX Single storey front extension. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward  
Cheyney House, 8 Stable Court, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB 
T1 leaning Yew Tree - Fell and grind our stump to prevent any further regrowth; T2 & T3 Yew Trees - Reduce both main stems to a height of 4.5 meters in line with two other trees which were reduced with consent in 2019  
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Stowe Cottage, Cobbs Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8AL 
Replacement of three separate log stores with single building for tractor and log storage. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Works of conversion to faciliate proposed change of use for first floor residential dwelling into wine tasting venue and further alterations to groud and first floor to facilitate shop and wine bar.  
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Proposed change of use of first floor residential dwelling into wine tasting venue. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor to facilitate shop and wine bar with associated Listed Building Application 21/00136/AS  
Chilham 
Downs North  
Ward 
The Old Roses, Ashford Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8EE 
Removal of existing roof structure and the re-construction with new dormer windows to create first floor accommodation and the erection of a two storey extension to the south west elevation. Revised scheme to 20/00182/AS 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
The Old Alma, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DX - conversion of existing Old Alma with side and rear extensions to accommodate 4 No. 1 -bedroom flats, demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of 2 No.2- bedroom flats with associated hardstanding. This application has been permitted by ABC. 
Chilham 
Downs 
North 
Ward 
Claremount, Canterbury Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DX 
Erection of garage (revision to external materials as approved on 19/00882/AS) 
Chilham 
Downs North 
Ward 
Bowerland Oast, Bowerland Farm, Bowerland Lane, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8ED - proposed single storey glazed link extension 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Clovers, 1 The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BX - Repairs to a Listed wall including mortar replacement (retrospective) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Carpenters, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB - Proposed car barn and site works. 
Withdrawn By Applicant 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Land at rear of 9, Church Hill, Chilham 
The erection of three detached dwellings with associated accesses, parking and landscaping. 
(This application has been withdrawn by the applicant). 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR T1 Magnolia - Crown lift to 4-5 metres and cut back by 1.8 metres south side, growing too close to dwelling so to prevent structural damage. T2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 6-7 metres, two pendular branches south east side to be removed to stem, remove deadwood, to allow more light to neighbouring property. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Land at Thruxted Marsh Quarry, Mystole Lane, Chilham, Kent 
Change of Use to Form Aquatic Stock Pond for Use with Fishery Activities (retrospective) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Old Vicarage, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY. T1, 2 and 3 - Sycamores - Removal of 2/3 branches on each tree back to stem (max diameter 80-100mm) due to blocking of light. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Badgers Hill Farm, New Cut Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 
8BW. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a 
replacement single storey, 2-bedroom dwelling together with 
associated landscaping and parking. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Well Cottage, Taylors Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BZ - Repairs to chimneys; relocation of service meter boxes; alterations/repairs to windows and external materials; repair of garden wall and reduction of adjacent ground level to include tree removal with associated LB application 20/01429/AS  
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Well Cottage, Taylors Hill, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BZ Repairs to timber frame members, brick paneling, renders and plaster; alteration to C20th cloak room layout; lining of chimneys and 
replacement of hearths; assessment and replacement of incoming services as required and relocation of service meter boxes; relocation of boiler & water storage; alteration of utility room to shower room; replacement of C20th floor coverings; replacement of heating system and electrical wiring; repairs to windows including removal of ventilators; provision of new extract fans with roof tile ventilators; removal of secondary glazing; removal or repainting of black stained and painted timbers internally; general redecoration; repair of garden wall and reduction of adjacent ground level. 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Dane Cottage, Dane Street, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8ER -Replace old summer/pool house with new modern timber building 
 
Refused 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Tudor Lodge Gift Shop, The Square, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8BY 
Change of use of part commercial/residential to residential/dwelling only. 
(This application has been refused, 13.11.20) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
North Court Farm, Lower Lees Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AU 
Demolition of existing farm buildings; conversion of 2 existing farm buildings to 4 dwellings; creation of surface water drainage basin; use of existing farm access for residential access (southern part of the site). 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
North Court Farm, Lower Lees Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AU 
Demolition of existing farm buildings; works of conversion of 3 historic buildings to provide 2 dwellings and annexe accommodation (northern part of the site) 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
North Court Farm, Lower Lees Road, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AU 
Demolition of existing farm buildings; conversion of 3 historic buildings to provide 2 dwellings and annexe accommodation, and associated garages, access road, gardens and parking. Conversion of one modern agricultural building to a dwelling; creation of surface water drainage basin; use of existing farm access for residential access (northern part of the site) 

Planning Appeals Received 

Case No and Decision 
Parish 
Ward 
Location and Description 
19/01427/AS Appeal Received 
Chilham 
Downs North Ward 
Land rear of Castle View, Lower Lees Road, Chilham, Kent Outline application for the Erection of 4 No. Dwellings with Associated Landscaping and Parking, with some matters reserved 

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