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.

1.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#261 of 282

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #274 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 73% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #118 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 282
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #274 of 282
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #278 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
24 decided
678
Total decisions
71 refused in 2025