Cave Hotel And Golf Resort Brickfield Lane Boughton Under Blean Kent ME13 9AJ

Awaiting decision 26/501248/HYBRID
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME13 9AJ

Description

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.

6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#62 of 282

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 282. 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%).

Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #233 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #198 of 282
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #34 of 282
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #45 of 282
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