Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham (Submitted as: Recreation Ground, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR) Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0971 - Full planning permission Under Consultation
Commercial & major worksUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Installation of a Low level LED lighting system to third tennis court Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Jun 2026
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Validated
5 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Documents 16

Statements & assessments 2

PDF KCC: Ecological Advice Service Consultee · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF Proposed Site Plan Plan · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Site Plan Plan · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan Plan · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF LTA Registration Certificate Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Application Form Application Form · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF Chilham Parish Council Consultee · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Mark Hobday Objection Comment · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Tim Sharp - Objection Comment Objection Comment · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Mr Mark Hobday Objection Comment · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF Advert - Press Notification Other · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Discomfort Glare Diagram Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Lighting Study Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering Letter Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Charities Commission Pages for Chilham Parish Recreation Ground Trust Supporting Documents · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Ashford
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
CT4 8DR
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Downs North
Parish
Chilham
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

28comments received
4 objecting3 neutral21 supporting

75% support · above the UK average of 15%

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
T1 - Beech Tree - crown reduction to a maximum of 3 metres. T2 - Leylandi x 6 stems - rem…
NOT/2025/1081
2025 Approved
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
T1 - Beech Tree - crown reduction to a maximum of 3 metres. T2 - Leylandi x 6 stems - rem…
NOT/2025/1081
2024 Approved
Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Silver Birch - Reduce to previous points and crown lift to 2.5m height. Reason: to remove…
OTH/2024/2099
2024 Approved
Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Silver Birch - Reduce to previous points and crown lift to 2.5m height. Reason: to remove…
OTH/2024/2099
2024 Approved
Pumping Station west of The Old Roses, Ashford Road CT4 8DR
5 Day notification Fallen Tree
NOT/2024/2194
2024 Approved
Pumping Station west of The Old Roses, Ashford Road CT4 8DR
5 Day notification Fallen Tree
NOT/2024/2194
2024 Withdrawn
Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4 metres and re-shape keeping the tree symmetrical, plus rem…
OTH/2024/1993
2024 Withdrawn
Chilham Sports Centre, Branch Road, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4 metres and re-shape keeping the tree symmetrical, plus rem…
OTH/2024/1993
2024 Approved
3, Arden Grange, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Pear Tree - Crown reduce to previous points
NOT/2024/0086
2024 Approved
3, Arden Grange, Chilham, CT4 8DR
Pear Tree - Crown reduce to previous points
NOT/2024/0086
2023 Refused
Land at Hatfield Lodge, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8DP
Erection of one and a half storey dwelling, following the demolition of existing garage.
PA/2023/1221
2022 Approved
Hatfield House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DP
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of extension to replace conservatory…
22/00419/AS
2022 Approved
Hatfield House, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DP
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of extension to replace conservatory…
22/00384/AS
2022 Approved
Harvest House, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Demolition of existing lean-to and conservatory. Material changes to the existing house…
22/00519/AS
2021 Approved
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with shower and WC
21/01917/AS
2021 Approved
4 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 - Goat Willow - Remove main branch back to stem and cut back overhanging…
21/00162/TC
2021 Refused
Beech Cottage, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Conversion of garage roof-space to form a habitable room with shower and WC
21/01153/AS
2021 Approved
Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 Leyandi Conifer - Overall crown reduction back to growth points and taper…
21/00148/TC
2021 Approved
10 Herons Close, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DN
Proposed porch extension and rear extensions along with internal alterations to provide a…
21/00616/AS
2021 Approved
3 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 and T2 Sorbus - Section fell to the ground and grind out stump to prevent…
21/00022/TC
2017 Approved
Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 Beech - Crown lift 3 x branches (70mm diameter) to height of 5.6mtrs over…
17/00074/TC
2016 Approved
Hatfield Cottage, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DP
Single storey rear extension
16/01762/AS
2017 Approved
5 Arden Grange, Chilham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 Silver Birch: Section fell as 1.75 metres from structure. T2 Prunus Cherr…
17/00011/TC
2017 Approved
Redthorn, Branch Road, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DR
Description: T1 Magnolia, prune limb & crown thin 10% - located rear garden. T2 Leylandii…
17/00010/TC
2016 Approved
Hatfield Lodge, The Street, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DP
Description: To fell 2 x evergreen cypress (T1 & T2) and one x leylandii (T3)
16/00071/TC
Ashford
Planning Authority Score
5.9/10
Average
#105 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ashford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #75 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Ashford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #147 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #146 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #75 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #146 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
106 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
40 decided
991
Total decisions
123 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings