Boughton Monchelsea, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boughton Monchelsea, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boughton Monchelsea are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, England. Nestled on a ragstone ridge between the North Downs and the Weald, it is often referred to as Quarry Hills and is situated just 3 miles (5 km) south of Maidstone. This charming area presents a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,125 (2021) · Area: 1098.2 km²
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boughton Monchelsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boughton Monchelsea.
- 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 Boughton Monchelsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Boughton Monchelsea.
- - Swiss Cottage Bottlescrew Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4LY
Listed Building Consent for erection of an Orangery with Boot Room to the Southwest Elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Swiss Cottage Bottlescrew Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4LY
Erection of an Orangery with Boot Room to the Southwest Elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Springville Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Erection of a timber clad double garage with storage/office above including 3no. rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Springbank Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Erection of a single storey rear extension including 2no. rooflights, replacement of existing crown roof with new flat roof and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Loose Valley Nursing Home 15 Linton Road Loose Kent ME15 0AG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5-(Biodiversity Gain Plan) subject to 25/503572/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Loose Valley Nursing Home 15 Linton Road Loose Kent ME15 0AG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3-(materials) ,6-(Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 9-(watching brief) subject to 25/503572/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 9 Haste Hill Road Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4LP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Ecology Enhancement Scheme), subject to application 25/502564/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - 26/501344/TPOA - The Old Mill House Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Tree Preservation Order Application for the Removal of two Lawson Cypress. The two trees have been identified as causing damage to an important culvert.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-08 - 26/501175/SUB - Stone Cottage Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 -(enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/503713/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 1 Hubbards Lane Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4HY
Prior notification for Proposed ground floor rear extension which A) extends 5.00 meters from rear wall of the original dwelling B) Has a maximum height of 2.75 metres from the natural ground level. C
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 6 Roy Hood Court Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4FN
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Harts House Bottlescrew Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4LY
Conservation Area Notification: Removal of self-seeded, poorly formed, or structurally compromised trees along boundary line and removal and crown lifting of retained Cherry - Crown lift to approx. 3-
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 70 Church Street Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4HN
Demolition of existing single storey extension. Erection of two-storey front/side extension and erection of single storey rear extension. Erection of interlinked single-storey residential annexe, chan
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Harts House Bottlescrew Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4LY
Conservation area notification to one (T1) Conifer to reduce down to fence height as pointed in google view
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 29 Church Street Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4HW
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 19 Genn Park Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4XS
TPO application to crown lift one Beech (T1) by 1 metre and crown thin by 10%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Boughton Monchelsea in Kent
Boughton Monchelsea is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, England. Nestled on a ragstone ridge between the North Downs and the Weald, it is often referred to as Quarry Hills and is situated just 3 miles (5 km) south of Maidstone. This charming area presents a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,125 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Boughton Monchelsea covers an area of approximately 1098.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Boughton Monchelsea show an average sale price of £357,820, 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 Boughton Monchelsea a particularly low-crime area.
Boughton Monchelsea 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 Boughton Monchelsea includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Boughton Monchelsea
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Boughton Monchelsea. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Boughton Monchelsea.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boughton Monchelsea were full planning applications (16), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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