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Planning in Boughton Monchelsea

Approved
90%
18 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boughton Monchelsea in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Boughton Monchelsea

Postcode districts

ME17 468 applications in the last 12 monthsME15 326 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Boughton Monchelsea has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boughton Monchelsea 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 Boughton Monchelsea, 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, 64 planning applications were submitted near Boughton Monchelsea. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (10).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boughton Monchelsea?
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Boughton Monchelsea. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Boughton Monchelsea?
The average planning decision time near Boughton Monchelsea is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Boughton Monchelsea?
The planning approval rate near Boughton Monchelsea is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Boughton Monchelsea?
The most common type of planning application near Boughton Monchelsea is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Boughton Monchelsea?
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