Cave Hotel And Golf Resort Brickfield Lane Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9AJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/501248/HYBRID - Hybrid Applications Awaiting decision

Proposal

Hybrid application consisting of: Full Planning Application for the erection of a 3 storey spa building including 36no. additional hotel rooms and glass link to existing hotel, a single storey 'short range' driving range, 5no. holiday lodges, creation of 3no. padel courts, an external spa area with jacuzzis, plunge pools and central hub bar/station, and conversion of existing driving range to offices, golf simulator and a pro shop, with associated parking and landscaping. Outline Planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for erection of 24no. self and custom build residential units and 1no. self-build unit for manager's accommodation, with associated access, landscaping and parking, and associated drainage and engineering works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Apr 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 65

Consultation & comments 50

PDF CPRE Consultee Comment · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SBC Economy and Regeneration Consultee Comment · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Highways Consultee Comment · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF . Boughton under Blean Parish Council Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF . Boughton under Blean Parish Council Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 25 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 24 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 24 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NHS Kent and Medway Consultee Comment · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC Minerals and Waste Consultee Comment · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF . Kent Police Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF National Highways Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF National Highways Note Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF National Highways Note Consultee Comment · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Natural England Consultee Comment · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Natural England Consultee Comment · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Active Travel Officer Consultee Comment · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment Agency Consultee Comment · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Swale Footpaths Group Consultee Comment · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF KCC PROW Consultee Comment · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Kent Fire & Rescue Consultee Comment · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Environment Agency Consultee Comment · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF North Kent Marshes Water Level Board Consultee Comment · 11 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Kent Downs National Landscape and aspiring Consultee Comment · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Active Travel Consultee Comment · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Southern Water Consultee Comment · 6 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Southern Water Consultee Comment · 6 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Sport England Consultee Comment · 1 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Hybrid Applications
Postcode
ME13 9AJ
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
29 Apr 2026
Ward
Boughton And Courtenay
Parish
Boughton Under Blean
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
DHA

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14821806
Site notice
7 May 2026
Press notice
7 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#66 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maidstone is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 292. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #241 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #205 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #26 of 292
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #47 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,125
Total decisions
203 refused in 2025