Last updated: May 2026
Short answer
Hodson Developments administration
Hodson Developments (Ashford) Limited is listed as in administration. This matters locally because the company has been involved in delivering parts of Chilmington Green. Councils are reviewing what administration could mean for planning obligations and infrastructure delivery. A separate company, Hodson Developments Limited, is listed as in liquidation; the two should not be confused.
Read the full guide to the Hodson Developments administration.
Practically, this is the single biggest local story for residents right now. It feeds into almost every other issue on this page - road funding, Section 106 obligations, the timing of new homes and the long-term shape of the area.
Section 106 obligations
Section 106 agreements are legal commitments tied to planning permission. They help make sure new developments contribute towards the roads, schools, community spaces and public services they will need. At Chilmington Green, these obligations are central to how the new community is supposed to work.
See our plain-English guide to Section 106 at Chilmington Green.
If a Section 106 commitment changes, the impact can be very practical: a footpath that is or is not built, a contribution towards a school place, money towards a road scheme, or land set aside for a healthcare facility. That is why renegotiations matter to residents, not just to lawyers.
A28 Chart Road scheme
Kent County Council currently lists the A28 Chart Road improvement scheme as postponed. The scheme is closely linked to Chilmington Green because of the extra traffic the new community brings. KCC has indicated that discussions with the developer about funding obligations are ongoing.
See the latest on the A28 Chart Road scheme.
For everyday journeys, the postponement means the existing junctions and capacity on the A28 stay as they are for now. School-run drivers, commuters towards the M20 and anyone heading into Ashford town centre will already be familiar with the pinch points.
Schools and local families
Chilmington Green Primary School is open and serves children from age 2 to 11. Chilmington Green School (secondary) is also open in its purpose-built building. Future primary schools are planned as the community grows.
Demand for school places will rise as more homes are completed. For families considering a move, current admissions arrangements with Kent County Council are the most reliable starting point. Our schools overview brings together what is open and what is planned.
Shops, healthcare and facilities
The wider plan includes a district centre with shops, healthcare facilities, sports and leisure spaces and community buildings. Some community facilities are already active, but many everyday services such as shops and a health centre are still planned rather than open.
For now, day-to-day shopping mostly happens in nearby parts of Ashford, and healthcare is provided by existing GP surgeries listed on NHS find a GP. Our shops, healthcare and facilities page tracks what is open versus what is still planned.
Parks, green space and the environment
Green space is one of the strongest features of the masterplan, with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Park as the long-term centrepiece. As more land is handed over to the CMO, the network of paths, trees and play areas should keep expanding.
Community life
Behind the planning headlines, the most visible change for residents is the day-to-day rhythm of community life - events at the Community Cabin, school activities, parents’ groups, dog walkers along the green corridors. See community life for a fuller picture.
How we put this update together
This page is updated in plain English by people who live locally. We rely on official sources where possible - councils, planning portals, school websites, Companies House and Kent County Council highways updates - and we are careful not to state outcomes that have not been confirmed publicly. If you have local information that should be reflected here, please get in touch.
What residents should watch next
- Updates on the A28 Chart Road scheme from Kent County Council
- Outcome of the Hodson Developments administration process
- Changes to Section 106 agreements affecting Chilmington Green
- Construction start dates for the district centre and healthcare facilities
- Future school plans and admissions
Official sources
- Ashford Borough Council
- Kent County Council
- Chilmington Management Organisation
- Hodson Developments - Chilmington
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chilmington Green still being built?
Yes. Chilmington Green is still being built in phases. Many homes are already occupied, but a large part of the wider plan - including more homes, shops, healthcare and additional schools - is still to come.
Has Hodson Developments gone into liquidation?
Hodson Developments (Ashford) Limited is listed as in administration. A separate company, Hodson Developments Limited, is listed as in liquidation. They are not the same legal entity, so the two situations should not be confused.
Is the A28 Chart Road scheme going ahead?
Kent County Council currently lists the A28 Chart Road improvement scheme as postponed. There is no confirmed delivery date at the time of writing.