Grove Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grove Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Grove Green
Grove Green is a suburban housing development located near Maidstone in Kent, partially within the Weavering village and included in the civil parish of Boxley. Its proximity to the M20 motorway makes it an attractive option for London commuters. The area also offers community amenities, including a youth group and the Grove Green Scout Group, catering to young residents.
District: Boxley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grove Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grove 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 Grove Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Grove Green.
- - Griffins Weavering Street Weavering Kent ME14 5JS
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement self-build two storey dwelling, Creation of rear paved terrace and front driveway with gate access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 Threshers Drive Weavering Kent ME14 5UA
Demolition of existing shed and erection of a single storey garage with the insertion a permeable drive and a drop kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At Grovewood Drive North Weavering Kent ME14 5UT
Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6no. antennas and 2no. 0.3m dishes, 2no. cabinets, associated ancillary equipment at works thereto.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Griffins Weavering Street Weavering Kent ME14 5JS
Erection of a first floor extension following part demolition of existing bungalow to create a two storey dwelling. Proposal includes a two storey front extension, two storey rear extension, single st
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 Baron Close Bearsted Kent ME14 4PZ
Conversion of existing garage with first floor side extension. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension including 2no. rooflights and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Cresswell Grove Green Lane Weavering Kent ME14 5JW
Erection of a one and a half storey front extension, a loft conversion including raising roof height, roof alterations, insertion of front and rear dormer windows and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 4 Wents Wood Weavering Kent ME14 5BL
TPO Application to crown reduce 7no. Field Maple trees (T1-T7) by 6m-7m from 12m high and 10m width to 6m high (previous reduction point) and 5m width. To reduce 1no. Norway Maple tree (T8) by 4m-5m f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Minor Centre Grovewood Drive North Weavering Kent ME14 5TQ
Advert consent to install 3no. internally illuminated Fascia signs and 4no. Graphic signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 2 Saddlers Close Weavering Kent ME14 5TF
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 37 The Hedgerow Weavering Kent ME14 5TG
Provision of vehicular access from The Hedgerow and part hard surfacing of front garden to provide parking. Relocation of side boundary fence and alterations to land levels to align with the existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 30 The Hedgerow Weavering Kent ME14 5TG
TPO application to coppice fifteen trees as shown on drawing received 28.11.24: Trees marked 1 to 5 - Hazel; Trees marked 6 to 15 - Sweet Chestnut.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Oast Grove Green Weavering Kent ME14 5PX
Conservation area notification to remove one Sycamore (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 8 Gidds Pond Cottages Bearsted Road Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5LE
Tree Preservation Application to remove three Oak trees (listed T1, T2 & T3) and four Sweet Chestnut trees (listed T4, T5, T6, & T7) all located within W2 of TPO 13 of 2010.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 2 Threshers Drive Weavering Kent ME14 5UA
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Griffins Weavering Street Weavering Kent ME14 5JS
Partial demolition of existing chalet bungalow, removal of existing roof and erection of new first floor and second floor and single storey rear extension and replacement side garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 52 Peverel Drive Thurnham Kent ME14 4PS
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of double garage, replacing 1no. garage door with a window to match existing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 11 Orache Drive Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5UG
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 12 MacGrory Drive Maidstone Kent ME14 5GF
Conversion of garage into habitable space including raising of roof height with front and rear dormers. Erection of a part single storey part 1.5 side and rear extension linked to garage and dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Grove Green in Kent
Grove Green is a suburban housing development located near Maidstone in Kent, partially within the Weavering village and included in the civil parish of Boxley. Its proximity to the M20 motorway makes it an attractive option for London commuters. The area also offers community amenities, including a youth group and the Grove Green Scout Group, catering to young residents. It sits within the Boxley district.
Property prices in Grove Green show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Grove Green a particularly low-crime area.
Grove 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 Grove Green includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Grove Green
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Grove Green. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grove Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Grove Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Grove Green were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.