Coxheath, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coxheath, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coxheath are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 4,929 (2021)
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: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coxheath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coxheath.
- 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 Coxheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Coxheath.
- - 6 Forstal Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4QE
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 -(enhancement of ecology) subject to 26/500439/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 9 Saturn Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4FX
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/502004/FULL - 9 Saturn Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4FX
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Coxheath County Primary School Stockett Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4PS
County Application - Amended biodiversity gain plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/501968/FULL - Linden Barn Stockett Lane East Farleigh Kent ME15 0QD
Change of use of existing annexe to 1no. residential dwelling, including erection of front porch, pergola to side, extension to loft conversion with 2no. dormers and 1no. rooflight, alterations ground
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Coxheath Primary School, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4PS
Amended Biodiversity Gain Plan
Status: Undecided | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Coxheath County Primary School Stockett Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4PS
County Application - Permanent retention of the Portakabin double classroom building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/501910/COUNTY - Coxheath County Primary School Stockett Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4PS
County Application - Permanent retention of the Portakabin double classroom building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Coxheath Primary School, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Kent, ME17 4PS
Permanent retention of the Portakabin double classroom building
Status: Undecided | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 17 Linden Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4QS
Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 3 (to allow installation of a pitched roof) pursuant to application 25/503330/FULL for Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/501592/FULL - 17 Linden Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4QS
Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 3 (to allow installation of a pitched roof) pursuant to application 25/503330/FULL for Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 30 Gresham Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4EY
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Biodiversity, Subject to 26/500514/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 26/501583/SUB - 30 Gresham Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4EY
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Biodiversity, Subject to 26/500514/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-24 - - 6 Forstal Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4QE
Demolition of existing conservatory and part demolition of existing garage. Erection of a part single, part two-storey rear extension. Replacement of boundary fence with part wall, part fence and gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - 26/500929/PN14J - Heathside Day Centre Heath Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4AH
Prior notification for the installation of a roof mounted 130.95kw solar PV system. For its prior approval to: -Design and external appearance of the development - The impact of glare on occupiers of
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11 - - Heathside Day Centre Heath Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4AH
Prior notification for the installation of a roof mounted 130.95kw solar PV system. For its prior approval to: -Design and external appearance of the development - The impact of glare on occupiers of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Forstal Farm Barn Forstal Lane Coxheath Kent ME15 0QE
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 (site development scheme), 5 (landscaping), 7 (scheme for enhancement of ecology), 8 (external lighting) and 9 (renewable or low carbon scheme) subject t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Coxheath Village Hall Stockett Lane Coxheath Kent ME17 4PT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4-(enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/500907/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 30 Gresham Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4EY
Erection of a part single storey part two storey side extension and single storey front extension including changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 54 Murdoch Chase Coxheath Kent ME17 4AA
A hip-to-gable loft conversion with insertion of 3no. front rooflights, rear dormer and side window, obscure-glazed and non-opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Coxheath in Kent
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.
Property prices in Coxheath 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 Coxheath a particularly low-crime area.
Coxheath 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 Coxheath includes 15 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Coxheath
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Coxheath. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coxheath.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coxheath were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
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