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

Pending 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.

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
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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