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Planning in East Farleigh

Approved
92%
22 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around East Farleigh

Postcode districts

ME15 326 applications in the last 12 monthsME16 216 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 East Farleigh

East Farleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone district of Kent, England. Located on the southern bank of the River Medway, it lies approximately two miles upstream from Maidstone, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities while retaining a rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.

The area around East Farleigh has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Farleigh 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 East Farleigh, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near East Farleigh. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Farleigh?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near East Farleigh. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Farleigh?
The average planning decision time near East Farleigh is 51 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 East Farleigh?
The planning approval rate near East Farleigh is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Farleigh?
The most common type of planning application near East Farleigh is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Farleigh?
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