Search Bearsted planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bearsted · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council
- Snowfield Yeoman Lane Bearsted Kent ME14 4DHAwaiting decisionTPO application to reduce 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T1) on the north western side by approximately 5 metres to an upright growth point to minimise the risk of the tree failing, pollard 1no. Sweet Chestnut (GT1) from 12 metres to 4 meters from ground level to provide habitat while maintaining safety, reduce the end of 1no. Sweet Chestnut (GT2) from a height of 14 metres to 11 metres from ground level to minimise the risk of failure, fell 1no. dead Sycamore (GT3) to ground level, and remove dead stem to 1no. Sweet Chestnut (GT4).Received 9 Nov 202626/504276/TPOA
- 154 Ashford Road Bearsted Kent ME14 4NBAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension; conversion of existing attached garage to habitable space and, erection of detached double garage. New external finishes to existing dwelling & changes to fenestration.Received 6 Nov 202626/504251/FULL
- 5 Invicta Villas The Green Bearsted Kent ME14 4DTAwaiting decisionConservation Area Noification: To reduce 1no. Silver Birch Tree from 15m in height and 3.5m in width to 11m-10m in height and 3m-2.5m in width.Received 4 Nov 202626/504115/TCA
- 21 Tasker Close Bearsted Kent ME15 8NZAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 3 (Landscaping Scheme) subject to 25/502847/FULLReceived 2 Nov 202626/504186/SUB
- 28 Meadow Gardens Bearsted Kent ME14 4FPAwaiting decisionExtension of existing driveway across part of the front garden to provide additional off-road parking within the residential curtilage.Received 28 Oct 202626/503551/FULL
Planning in Bearsted
- Approved
- 88%
- 28 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bearsted in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Bearsted
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ME14 396 applications in the last 12 monthsME15 327 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council
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About Bearsted
Bearsted is a charming village and civil parish located in mid-Kent, just two miles east of Maidstone. It features a railway station, making it easily accessible for commuters and those interested in planning applications in this growing area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bearsted area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bearsted a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bearsted has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bearsted 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bearsted, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Bearsted. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (12).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).