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Planning in Coxheath

Approved
84%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Coxheath

Postcode districts

ME17 465 applications in the last 12 monthsME15 327 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 Coxheath

Coxheath is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, approximately 2.5 miles south of Maidstone town centre. The village is primarily situated along Heath Road, which connects the nearby villages of Yalding to the west and Boughton Monchelsea to the east, making it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,929 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Coxheath 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 Coxheath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Coxheath has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coxheath 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 Coxheath, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Coxheath. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Coxheath?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Coxheath. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Coxheath?
The average planning decision time near Coxheath is 61 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 Coxheath?
The planning approval rate near Coxheath is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Coxheath?
The most common type of planning application near Coxheath is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Coxheath?
You can search and track planning applications near Coxheath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.