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House prices in Maidstone Borough Council: average £352,722, -0.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Maidstone Borough Council received?
Maidstone Borough Council received 4,078 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Maidstone Borough Council take to decide applications?
Maidstone Borough Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Maidstone Borough Council?
Maidstone Borough Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Maidstone Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Maidstone Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Maidstone Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Maidstone Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Maidstone Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 918 appeals were lodged against Maidstone Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Maidstone Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Maidstone Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Maidstone Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Maidstone Borough Council governs the local government district of Maidstone in Kent, England, which encompasses both the vibrant county town of Maidstone and its surrounding rural areas. As the administrative heart of Kent, the council plays a pivotal role in managing planning applications and development within the region, making it a key resource for anyone researching planning in this area.

The council area encompasses 214 towns and villages, including Faversham, Maidstone, Sheerness and Sittingbourne. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Maidstone Borough Council received 4,078 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,304), discharge of conditions (818), outline applications (374). 67 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

918 planning appeals were lodged against Maidstone Borough Council decisions, of which 246 were allowed and 524 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Maidstone Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Maidstone Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.