Benover, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benover, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Benover are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Benover
Yalding, located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, is a village and civil parish situated 6 miles southwest of Maidstone, where the Rivers Teise and Beult converge with the River Medway. The parish encompasses the villages of Benover, Laddingford, and Queen Street, with a population that grew from 2,236 in 2001 to 2,418 by the 2011 census, indicating a developing community that may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives.
District: Yalding
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Benover.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,927 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 014D
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benover.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benover.
- 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 Benover based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Benover.
- - Land At Lawton Place Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AU
Formation of new vehicular access from B2162 Benover Road to land at Lawton Place, Benover Road, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AU.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AS
Continued use of land as residential garden land and erection of an incidental outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land West Of Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AS
Use of land for the stationing of a 1no. static caravan for residential purposes, construction of utility building and stable building, parking for 2no. cars and 1no. touring caravan, and associated l
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - New Barns Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AS
Erection of a 9 inch flood wall, gateway piers, raised bed, part rendering of wall, demolition of existing bricks piers and garden wall, and installation of a sump pump (retrospective revised scheme t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - New Barns Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AS
Listed Building Consent for erection of a 9 inch flood wall, gateway piers, raised bed, part rendering of wall, demolition of existing bricks piers and garden wall, and installation of a sump pump (re
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Orchard Place Benover Road Yalding Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2-(Landscaping , drainage , and external lighting) and 9-(Biodiversity Enhancements) subject to 24/500393/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Land At Lawton Place Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AU
Proposed change of use from Agricultural Land to a Storage facility for Touring Caravans (B8) with a new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The Woolpack Inn Benover Road Yalding Kent ME18 6AS
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 (extraction scheme and maintenance schedule) of application 23/503343/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Thatchers Benover Road Yalding Maidstone Kent ME18 6AS
Erection wooden automatic driveway gates to the driveway entrance.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Benover in Kent
Yalding, located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, is a village and civil parish situated 6 miles southwest of Maidstone, where the Rivers Teise and Beult converge with the River Medway. The parish encompasses the villages of Benover, Laddingford, and Queen Street, with a population that grew from 2,236 in 2001 to 2,418 by the 2011 census, indicating a developing community that may be relevant for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Yalding district.
Property prices in Benover show an average sale price of £413,927, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Benover is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Benover 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 Benover includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 10 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, Benover 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 Benover
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Benover. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Benover.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Benover slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Benover were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Laddingford planning applications
- Hunton planning applications
- Congelow planning applications
- Yalding planning applications
- Gain Hill planning applications
- Haviker Street planning applications
- Nettlestead Green planning applications
- Branbridges planning applications
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.