Here's the guidance from Maidstone Planning - https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary-services/planning-and-building/primary-areas/search-and-comment-on-planning-applications/have-your-say-on-planning-applications And the important line is "Anyone can submit comments raising objection, support or comment for an application. You do not need to have been formally notified or live close to a proposed development." So I would say anyone who wants to can object!

Thanks Mia - the good news we've already been in touch with them and they've responded. We're ready to notify them as soon as the planning application is public.

One of our neighbours spotted the deer again this morning - We are in touch with Kent Wildlife Trust, and I've emailed them again today. Despite various emails from them, we still haven't managed to speak, but this might really help!

The signs are spot on - it’s really important that as many people as possible are aware of what is proposed. When the application is submitted, and Fridays and their planning consultants say it’s imminent, we’ll have a short time to respond. Making sure Chainhurst residents are ready to argue their case is critical.

Sadly I can confirm that the pylon with the owl box will be within one of the fenced in range areas. We've routinely seen owls and hawks on the farm over the years we've lived next to it - the hawks use the pylons and overhead cables as perches with a great view of the open land. The areas they currently hunt will be scratched back to bare mud if the chicken farm goes ahead - certainly nothing for predators to hunt will be allowed within the fenced off areas.

Thanks Kev - will wait for the sun to come out and then give it a go!