Barming Heath, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barming Heath, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Barming Heath
Barming Heath, located in western Maidstone, Kent, is a notable area within the town. The local parish church, dedicated to St Andrew, serves as a significant landmark in the community, providing a focal point for residents and potential developments in the area.
District: Barming
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Maidstone 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barming Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barming Heath.
- 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 Barming Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Barming Heath.
- 26/501550/FULL - 6 Long Rede Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9LB
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 6 Long Rede Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9LB
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 37 Banky Meadow Maidstone Kent ME16 9LA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (scheme for enhancement of ecology) subject to application 25/504786/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/501510/SUB - 37 Banky Meadow Maidstone Kent ME16 9LA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (scheme for enhancement of ecology) subject to application 25/504786/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Westways North Pole Road Barming Kent ME16 9HH
Demolition of existing car garage and conservatory. Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions including 4no. rooflights and relocation of the drive entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 7 Broke Wood Way Maidstone Kent ME16 9FA
Construction of single storey rear extension, conversion of existing loftspace to create habitable room incorporating front and rear dormer windows and conversion of garage roofspace to create home of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 26/501251/FULL - 7 Broke Wood Way Maidstone Kent ME16 9FA
Construction of single storey rear extension, conversion of existing loftspace to create habitable room incorporating front and rear dormer windows and conversion of garage roofspace to create home of
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-01 - - 143 Heath Road Barming Kent ME16 9HJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Squirrels North Pole Road Barming Kent ME16 9HH
Lawful development certificate for proposed rear single storey extension including 5no. roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent Ditton Common North Of Rede Wood Road Oakapple Lane Barming Kent
Details of condition 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission TM/20/01218/OA Outline Application: all matters reserved except for access for the erection of up t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent Ditton Common North Of Rede Wood Road Oakapple Lane Barming Kent
Details of condition 7 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) Pursuant to planning permission TM/24/01084/PA Reserved Matters application pursuant to Outline permission ref. 20/01218/OA for the erec
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 7 Beechwood Road Barming Kent ME16 9HN
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extension including 2no. rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Merrybrow North Pole Road Barming Kent ME16 9HH
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4 - Biodiversity and 5 - Lighting, Subject to 24/502810/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land South Of, HERMITAGE COURT, Hermitage Lane, Aylesford
Hybrid application consisting of: Full planning application for erection of 3.no terraced commercial units for B2/B8/E use class, including access, parking, servicing and landscaping. Outline planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT DITTON COMMON NORTH OF REDE WOOD ROAD, Oakapple Lane, Barming
Reserved Matters Application for 100 homes, including associated open space, landscaping, earthworks, drainage and infrastructure pursuant to Planning Permission TM/20/01218/OA (Outline Application: a
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land South And East Of Overflow Parking Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent
Stationing of 4 MRI/CT Scanners and associated structures and provision of hardstanding and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Barming Heath in Kent
Barming Heath, located in western Maidstone, Kent, is a notable area within the town. The local parish church, dedicated to St Andrew, serves as a significant landmark in the community, providing a focal point for residents and potential developments in the area. It sits within the Barming district.
Property prices in Barming Heath show an average sale price of £380,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barming Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Barming Heath 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 Barming Heath includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barming Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barming Heath
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Barming Heath. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Barming Heath.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Barming Heath take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Barming Heath were full planning applications (16), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.