Chilmington Green update

An Ashford Borough Council spokesperson said:

“We are aware that administrators have been appointed to Hodson Developments (Ashford) Ltd and four of its associated companies involved with the Chilmington Green development.

“Along with Kent County Council, we are taking legal advice on any impact this may have on the developers’ obligations under the section 106 agreement with both councils, and on the ongoing legal action relating to those commitments.

“In January, the Planning Inspector dismissed an appeal by Hodson which sought over 100 changes to its section 106 agreement, following a lengthy public inquiry last year. The Inspector supported the Council’s position on nearly all matters, including the important point that the developers’ obligations to improve the A28 should not be lifted.

“We will continue to do all we can, alongside Kent County Council, to ensure these obligations are delivered, subject to the effects of the administration.”

Note: this does not affect the other developers involved with the Chilmington Green scheme (Hodson Developments (CG THREE) Ltd, BDW & Jarvis Homes)