Grafty Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grafty Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grafty Green are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grafty Green
Grafty Green is a quaint village located in the Maidstone district of Kent, part of the civil parish of Boughton Malherbe. The village features two public houses and has adapted to changes by introducing an outreach post office in the village hall following the closure of its shop with post office in 2021. Connectivity is limited, with the 59 bus service providing access to Maidstone only on Wednesdays.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grafty Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grafty Green.
- 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 Grafty Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Grafty Green.
- 26/501458/LDCEX - Judge House Farm Woodcock Lane Boughton Malherbe Kent ME17 2AY
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the dwelling as residential in breach of planning condition 2 in relation to planning permission 11/1921.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Judge House Farm Woodcock Lane Boughton Malherbe Kent ME17 2AY
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the dwelling as residential in breach of planning condition 2 in relation to planning permission 11/1921.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Woodcock Farm Woodcock Lane Boughton Malherbe Kent ME17 2AY
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extension. Erection of a single storey and a part single storey with a habitable loft space rear extension. Alterations to fenestration (Revised scheme of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - 26/500974/FULL - Woodcock Farm Woodcock Lane Boughton Malherbe Kent ME17 2AY
Demolition of existing conservatory and rear extension. Erection of a part single storey with 1no roof lantern, a part single storey with a habitable loft space above with 6no. roof lights including c
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-13 - - Wrens Nest Headcorn Road Grafty Green Kent ME17 2AP
Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single storey rear infill extension with removal of window and section of wall below the window.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Grafty Green in Kent
Grafty Green is a quaint village located in the Maidstone district of Kent, part of the civil parish of Boughton Malherbe. The village features two public houses and has adapted to changes by introducing an outreach post office in the village hall following the closure of its shop with post office in 2021. Connectivity is limited, with the 59 bus service providing access to Maidstone only on Wednesdays.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Grafty Green a particularly low-crime area.
Grafty Green 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 Grafty Green includes 20 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 Grafty Green
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Grafty Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Grafty Green.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Grafty Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Grafty Green were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.