Welcome to Chiddingstone Parish Council

Image showing a signposts and a cricket game
The Parish of Chiddingstone covers

Chiddingstone, Chiddingstone Causeway, Chiddingstone Hoath and Bough Beech.


Chiddingstone is described as being the most perfect surviving example of a Tudor village in the country.
Much of the village is owned by The National Trust

Latest News

SDC Regulation 18 consultation information

Published: 2 Dec 25

Click for details of the key points to be included in Chiddingstone Parish Council's response to the consultation Read More...

SDC Regulation 18 Consultation starts today

Published: 23 Oct 25

Please respond to the consultation which runs from 23.10.25 to 11.12.25, click for more details. Read More...

Second open public meeting

Published: 23 Oct 25

This is a re-run of the open public meeting held on 13th September. Please do come along if you couldn't attend the first open public meeting. Date: 4th November 2025 at 8.30pm in Chiddingstone Causeway Hall. Read More...

Petition to Change the ‘grey belt’ definition in the National Planning Policy Framework

Published: 22 Oct 25

Please sign the following petition: "We want an urgent change to the ‘grey belt’ definition in the NPPF. We think the grey belt glossary definition [which] could result in the loss of our countryside forever - vital for health and wellbeing, combatting climate change and supporting wildlife - needs revising." https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/725558 Read More...

Landowner Statement

Published: 10 Oct 25

Click to see statement regarding Sevenoaks District Council's proposals for development in Chiddingstone Causeway. Read More...

Open Public Meeting

Published: 9 Oct 25

Monday 13th October at 7.45pm in Chiddingstone Causeway Hall Read More...

Possibility of 351 new homes in Chiddingstone Causeway

Published: 19 Sep 25

Sevenoaks District Council has published potential development sites in the district, including 3 sites in Chiddingstone Causeway Read More...

Chiddingstone Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 18 Sep 25

It's now more important than ever. Please complete our Neighbourhood Plan Parish Survey, click here for link ... Read More...

Bulk Refuse Freighter

Published: 17 Sep 25

There will be no more bulk refuse freighter visits in the foreseeable future Read More...

Kent Karrier Dial-a-Ride

Published: 6 Sep 24

See details about this very useful dial-a-ride service Read More...

Chiddingstone Housing Needs Survey

Published: 22 Jan 24

Find the report of our recent Housing Needs Survey Read More...