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Planning in Fant

Approved
82%
192 of 231 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Fant

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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Fant area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Fant has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fant, 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, 275 planning applications were submitted near Fant. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (106), discharge of conditions (47), tree works (38). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fant?
In the last 24 months, 275 planning applications were submitted near Fant. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fant?
The average planning decision time near Fant is 63 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 Fant?
The planning approval rate near Fant is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fant?
The most common type of planning application near Fant is full planning applications, with 106 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fant?
You can search and track planning applications near Fant on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.