East Farleigh, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Farleigh, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Farleigh are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,431 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Maidstone 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Farleigh.
- 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 East Farleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
272 planning applications found near East Farleigh.
- - Bees Cottage Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0HD
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow the external wall to be finished in horizontal cement based weatherboard) pursuant to 25/502672/FULL for -
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - 26/501095/LBC - Bridge House Station Hill East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JG
Listed Building Consent to reuse the existing stone/rubble and rebuild damaged section of the ragstone wall and repair fractures back to its original condition, also replace two damaged/moved gate pos
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Bridge House Station Hill East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JG
Listed Building Consent to reuse the existing stone/rubble and rebuild damaged section of the ragstone wall and repair fractures back to its original condition, also replace two damaged/moved gate pos
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Half Yoke, Half Yoke Farm House Farleigh Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NA
Installation of a free standing woodburner in inglenook replacing open fire. (Works Completed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 1 Adelaide Cottages Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JN
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a log burner, flue and external cowl and changes to existing hearth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JW
Conservation area notification to remove one Common beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - East Banks The Priory East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JH
Erection of a one and a half storey side extension with the insertion of one front roof light. Erection of a single storey rear extension with rear dormer and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Bees Cottage Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0HD
Erection of a first floor rear extension with a Juliet balcony and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Lymden Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0HD
Conversion of existing residential outbuilding to provide additional living accommodation for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Lockfield The Priory East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JH
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension with front and rear dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Hillcrest Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0HD
Conversion of garage to habitable space, erection of a single storey front extension, first floor front extension, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 1 Bridge Cottages Station Hill East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JG
Retention of existing fence and driveway, and alterations including removal of part of the fencing and reduction in height part of the retaining walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Little Court Lodge Farm Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0HD
Reconfiguration of existing dwelling and associated cold store to provide 1(no) 2-bedroom dwelling, 1(no) 1-bedroom holiday let, and retention of store at ground floor with associated works including
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Bridge House Station Hill East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JG
Submission of details to discharge conditions 4 (surfacing materials) and 5 (external surfaces) of planning application 23/501848/FULL and conditions 3 (window section/elevations), 4 (scarfing joint a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 1 Bridge Cottages Station Hill East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JG
Retrospective application for erection of a fence.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-21
View full details - - Bridge House Station Hill East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JG
Installation of boundary fence, wall, gate and parking bays and erection of garden shed (Part Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-05-09
View full details - - Bridge House Station Hill East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JG
Listed Building Consent for replacement window and repairs on west elevation, installation of boundary railings, wall and 5 bar gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-05-03
View full details - - Chord Electronics Ltd The Old Pump House Farleigh Bridge East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME16 9NB
Erection of a third floor to create additional business space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Chord Electronics Ltd The Old Pump House Farleigh Bridge East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME16 9NB
Listed Building Consent for erection of a third floor to create additional business space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-03-23
View full details - - Glen Lodge Priory Close East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0EY
Erection of outbuilding to rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-10-14
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A brief summary of East Farleigh in Kent
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Farleigh a particularly low-crime area.
East Farleigh 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 East Farleigh includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in East Farleigh
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near East Farleigh. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near East Farleigh.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Farleigh were tree works (10), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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