Boxley, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boxley, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Boxley
Boxley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings and rich history, Boxley presents a unique landscape for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for development and community projects.
Population: 9,584 (2021) · Area: 2214.4 km²
District: Maidstone
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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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boxley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxley.
- 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 Boxley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Boxley.
- 26/501473/TCA - Boxley Village Green The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Conservation area notification to fell one Cherry (T003) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-16 - 26/501466/TCA - The Old Vicarage The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Conservation area notification: Crown reduce one Mature Willow tree (T1): Height from 21 metres to 19 metres. Reduce the Northern radial spread from 10.5 metres to 7.5 metres. Reduce the Eastern radia
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-16 - - The Old Vicarage The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Conservation area notification: Crown reduce one Mature Willow tree (T1): Height from 21 metres to 19 metres. Reduce the Northern radial spread from 10.5 metres to 7.5 metres. Reduce the Eastern radia
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Boxley Village Green The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Conservation area notification to fell one Cherry (T003) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - St Marys And All Saints Church The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Conservation area notification: Crown lift one Ginko (T001) to 3m for pedestrian clearance. Crown reduce one Cherry (T002) to 10m in height and 4m crown spread all round and remove failed southern lim
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Street Farm, Boxley Oast 1 The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DR
Proposed alterations to existing detached garage building, including height increase and roof alterations to provide home office and storage space within the roof void, with 2no. dormers to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Park Cottage The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DH
Erection of an outbuilding including change of use from residential to business use as fitness studio. (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Old Vicarage The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Erection of a detached two-bay open garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - The Old Vicarage The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Demolition of existing garage/garden store building and erection of replacement garden room/annex building ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - St Marys And All Saints Church The Street Boxley Kent ME14 3DX
Listed Building Consent for installation of new guard railing adjacent to south wall of churchyard, to provide protection from falling and lime mortar capping to wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Park Cottage The Street Boxley Maidstone Kent ME14 3DH
Erection of single storey rear extension. Revision to first floor extension approved under application 21/502574/FULL to incorporate additional window and rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Boxley in Kent
Boxley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings and rich history, Boxley presents a unique landscape for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,584 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Boxley covers an area of approximately 2214.4 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 Boxley 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 Boxley a particularly low-crime area.
Boxley 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 Boxley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Downs Woodlands. 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, Boxley 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 Boxley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Boxley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boxley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boxley were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.