How long do planning decisions take near Five Wents?

The average planning decision time near Five Wents is 59 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 Five Wents?

The planning approval rate near Five Wents is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Five Wents?

The most common type of planning application near Five Wents is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Five Wents?

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Five Wents, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Five Wents, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Five Wents.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Five Wents.

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 Five Wents based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Five Wents.

- 4 Oast Gardens Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3YZ
Demolition of existing rear porch and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Land To The R/O 1 Warmlake Cottages Warmlake Road Sutton Valence Kent
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 10 (foul drainage), and 11 (sustainable energy), subject to application 25/502691/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Nimblewood Maidstone Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3LS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Ecology and Biodiversity Enhancement, Subject to 25/504492/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Langley Lodge Chartway Street Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3HX
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations and refurbishment of the kitchen including the removal of plasterboard and studwork attached to one side of the chimney breast and the opening up of th
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Land South Of Orchard End Maidstone Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3LS
Erection of 25(no) retirement bungalows with associated car ports and parking, hardsurfacing, gardens, and public open space; and vehicle access onto Maidstone Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Land To The R/O 1 Warmlake Cottages Warmlake Road Sutton Valence Kent
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (finished floor levels), 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan), 5 (details of materials), 6 (boundary treatments), 7 (landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-11-11
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A brief summary of Five Wents in Kent

Five Wents is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Five Wents a particularly low-crime area.

Five Wents 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 Five Wents includes 13 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 Five Wents

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Five Wents. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Five Wents.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Five Wents slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Five Wents were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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