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Planning in Grove Green

Approved
86%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. It sits within the Boxley district.

Property prices in Grove Green show an average sale price of £357,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Grove Green has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Grove Green 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 Grove Green, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Grove Green. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Grove Green?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Grove Green. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Grove Green?
The average planning decision time near Grove Green 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 Grove Green?
The planning approval rate near Grove Green is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Grove Green?
The most common type of planning application near Grove Green is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Grove Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Grove Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.