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Planning in Detling

Only 5 decisions near Detling in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Detling

Detling is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, nestled on the slopes of the North Downs, approximately 4 miles northeast of Maidstone. The area is traversed by the historic Pilgrims' Way, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 903 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Detling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Detling has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Detling 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 Detling, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Detling.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Detling?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Detling.
What types of planning applications are most common near Detling?
The most common type of planning application near Detling is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Detling?
You can search and track planning applications near Detling on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.