Fant, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fant, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fant are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Maidstone 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fant.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fant.
- 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 Fant based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Fant.
- - 171 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8NA
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of dwelling house (C3) to 6 bedroom, 6 person HMO (C4) including erection of single storey rear and side extensions, addition of rear and side do
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 3 Grosvenor Court Oakwood Park Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AN
Tree Preservation Order Application: G1 Hornbeam - Reduce by 3.5m in height from 14m to 10.5m and 2m in width from 4m to 2m. T1 Evergreen Oak - Reduce by 2m all round. H14. to 12m and W8m to 6m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/502488/TPOA - 3 Grosvenor Court Oakwood Park Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AN
Tree Preservation Order Application: G1 Hornbeam - Reduce by 3.5m in height from 14m to 10.5m and 2m in width from 4m to 2m. T1 Evergreen Oak - Reduce by 2m all round. H14. to 12m and W8m to 6m
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 11 Oakwood Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AL
Conversion of existing garage into an habitable room, erection of a flat roof single storey rear extension, demolition of full chimney stack and 1no. rooflight to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/501988/COUNTY - Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH
County Application - Extension of existing Science Block at ground floor level; erection of new detached 3 Court Sports Hall and General Teaching Block; installation of new 4 court MUGA and 22 space p
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/501479/PNEXT - 171 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8NA
Prior notification for a proposed single-storey rear extension which A) Extends 4.66 meters from rear wall of the original dwelling B) Has a maximum height of 3.00 meters from the natural ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-20 - - 171 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8NA
Prior notification for a proposed single-storey rear extension which A) Extends 4.66 meters from rear wall of the original dwelling B) Has a maximum height of 3.00 meters from the natural ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 22 Kingsgate Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0JT
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - 26/501432/FULL - 22 Kingsgate Close Maidstone Kent ME16 0JT
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 274 Queens Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0LD
Conversion of basement into a habitable space with a front extension and changes to fenerstration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 38 Roseleigh Avenue Maidstone Kent ME16 0AS
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of a parcel of land as residential garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - 26/501373/LDCEX - 38 Roseleigh Avenue Maidstone Kent ME16 0AS
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of a parcel of land as residential garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-10 - 26/500706/FULL - West Hill Cottage Somerfield Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8JJ
Conversion of first floor store room of garage to office with shower room and enlargement of front dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-07 - - Rock House Hotel 102 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8SL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4-(Site Development Scheme) 5-(landscaping scheme) subject to 25/504434/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 11 Oakwood Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion into an habitable room and erection of a flat roof single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Oakwood Park Grammar School, Oakwood Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8AH
Extension of existing Science Block at ground floor level; erection of new detached 3 Court Sports Hall and General Teaching Block; installation of new 4 court MUGA and 22 space parking area to facili
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH
County Application - Extension of existing Science Block at ground floor level; erection of new detached 3 Court Sports Hall and General Teaching Block; installation of new 4 court MUGA and 22 space p
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - 26/501071/COUNTY - Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH
County Application - Extension of existing Science Block at ground floor level; erection of new detached 3 Court Sports Hall and General Teaching Block; installation of new 4 court MUGA and 22 space p
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-18 - - 7 Court Drive Maidstone Kent ME16 0JJ
Proposed insertion of front main entrance door & alterations to fenestration, including removal of 2no rooflights, and addition of 4no. rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - 26/500931/FULL - 7 Court Drive Maidstone Kent ME16 0JJ
Proposed insertion of front main entrance door & alterations to fenestration, including removal of 2no rooflights, and addition of 4no. rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Fant in Kent
Fant is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Fant 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 Fant a particularly low-crime area.
Fant 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 Fant includes 6 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, Fant 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 Fant
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Fant. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fant.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fant were full planning applications (39), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (19). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 88 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 77 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.