Last updated: July 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.
Read the full guide to the Hodson Developments administration.
Section 106 obligations
Section 106 agreements are legal commitments tied to planning permission. At Chilmington Green, these obligations are central to how the new community is supposed to work.
See our plain-English guide to Section 106.
A28 Chart Road scheme
Kent County Council currently lists the A28 Chart Road improvement scheme as postponed.
See the latest on the A28 Chart Road scheme.
Schools and local families
Chilmington Green Primary School is open (age 2 to 11), and Chilmington Green Secondary School is open in its purpose-built building. Future primary schools are planned as the community grows. Our schools overview brings this together.
Shops, healthcare and facilities
The wider plan includes a district centre with shops, healthcare facilities, sports and leisure spaces and community buildings. Our shops, healthcare and facilities page tracks what is open versus what is still planned.
Community life
Behind the planning headlines, the most visible change for residents is the day-to-day rhythm of community life. See community life for a fuller picture.
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.