Allington, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Allington, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Allington are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Allington
Allington is a predominantly modern village located adjacent to the A20 road, north-west of Maidstone in Kent. As part of the Maidstone built-up area, it presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its contemporary development and strategic location.
Population: 7,100
District: Maidstone
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Maidstone 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Allington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Allington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Allington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Allington.
- - 5 Caroline Crescent Maidstone Kent ME16 0TP
Addition of first floor front and rear flat roofed dormers to existing single storey dwelling with a raised roof height above the ridge line of existing dwelling, and the erection of a single storey s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 20/20 Industrial Estate Liphook Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0LE
Installation of electrical substation and associated works, including 1no. grasscrete parking space and removal of existing substation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 10 Rayleigh Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0UP
Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) into children home (C2) and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 10 Rayleigh Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0UP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion into habitable space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Dhl Exel Supply Chain Ltd 20/20 Business Park Laverstoke Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0LE
Non-material amendment to application 24/505239/FULL for amendments to roof of both buildings through drawings 21018-UMC-100-RF-DR-A-01004 P07 (Unit 100 Roof Plan); 21018-UMC-200-RF-DR-A-02004 P07 (Un
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - APPLIED DISTRIBUTION LTD, Laverstoke Road, Allington, Maidstone, ME16 0LE
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/24/02030/PA (Demolition of existing single industrial unit and erection of two replacement units for B2/B8 use, ancillary office space, access, associa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 2 Cliveden Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0PQ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed extension to existing rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 28 Halstead Walk Maidstone Kent ME16 0PN
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 2.90 metres from the natural g
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Dhl Exel Supply Chain Ltd 20/20 Business Park Laverstoke Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0LE
Demolition of existing single industrial unit and erection of two replacement units for Class B2 and/or B8 use, ancillary office space, access, associated parking, cycle shelters, bin store, fencing,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Xcel House St Leonards Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0LS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 - (acoustic assessment) subject to 24/502421/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Sekisui Diagnostics Uk Ltd Liphook Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0LQ
Retrospective application for erection of a single storey surface-mounted ancillary storage building, anchored to existing hardstanding, for a temporary period of five years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Allington in Kent
Allington is a predominantly modern village located adjacent to the A20 road, north-west of Maidstone in Kent. As part of the Maidstone built-up area, it presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications due to its contemporary development and strategic location. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,100. It sits within the Maidstone district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Allington a particularly low-crime area.
Allington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Allington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Allington Quarry SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Allington
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Allington. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Allington.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Allington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Allington were full planning applications (19), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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