Harrietsham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harrietsham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harrietsham are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harrietsham
Harrietsham is a rural and industrial village located in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. With a population that grew from 1,504 in 2001 to 2,113 in 2011, this civil parish lies in the scenic North Downs, approximately 7 miles east of Maidstone. It encompasses the smaller settlements of Marley, Pollhill, and Fairbourne, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harrietsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harrietsham.
- 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 Harrietsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
312 planning applications found near Harrietsham.
- 26/502552/SUB - 5 Northdowns View Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AQ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Biodiversity, Subject to 26/501299/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/502546/SUB - 33 Church Crescent Harrietsham Kent ME17 1BB
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 - Enhancement of Ecology and 3 - Landscaping Scheme, Subject to 25/504578/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 5 Northdowns View Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AQ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Biodiversity, Subject to 26/501299/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 33 Church Crescent Harrietsham Kent ME17 1BB
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 - Enhancement of Ecology and 3 - Landscaping Scheme, Subject to 25/504578/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Land South Of Keilen Manor Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Full planning application for the erection of 30 dwellings including affordable housing, parking, open space and landscaping with the creation of a new access from the A20 and a pedestrian/cycle acces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/502257/LDCEX - Glenrafon Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Lawful Development (Existing) for continued use of land as residential garden curtilage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Glenrafon Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Lawful Development (Existing) for continued use of land as residential garden curtilage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/502111/TCA - Almshouses East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HJ
Conservation Area Notification to reduce 3no. Fruit trees, T1 from 4m height and 3m radius to 3m height and 3m radius, T2 from 6m height and 4m radius to 5m height and 3m radius and T3 from 5m height
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Almshouses East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HJ
Conservation Area Notification to reduce 3no. Fruit trees, T1 from 4m height and 3m radius to 3m height and 3m radius, T2 from 6m height and 4m radius to 5m height and 3m radius and T3 from 5m height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Harrietsham School New Development Site Known As Hilton Court Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow replacement windows to school building) pursuant to 22/501407/FULL for - Change of use of existing school
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 26/501600/LDCEX - Glenrafon Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Lawful Development Certificate for existing siting of a caravan for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-27 - - Glenrafon Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Lawful Development Certificate for existing siting of a caravan for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/501537/SUB - The Rectory Church Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 (air source heat pumps) subject to application 25/504467/REM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-22 - 26/501460/FULL - Harrietsham School New Development Site Known As Hilton Court Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow retention of part of old school canteen building for use as an amenity outbuilding to Plot 3) pursuant to
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Harrietsham School New Development Site Known As Hilton Court Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow retention of part of old school canteen building for use as an amenity outbuilding to Plot 3) pursuant to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 33 Church Crescent Harrietsham Kent ME17 1BB
Non-Material Amendment to application 25/504578/FULL - Bi-fold doors have been replaced with French doors and windows, other windows have been changed in size and shape. I single very large roof lante
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 5 Northdowns View Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AQ
Garage conversion, erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - 26/501299/FULL - 5 Northdowns View Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AQ
Garage conversion, erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-10 - - Glebe Medical Centre Church Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AP
Installation of Pharmabox and associated works including lighting, CCTV and new hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Hayman Pilgrims Lakes Harrietsham Kent ME17 1BY
TPO application to reduce one Yew (T1) to a height of 10m and spread of 3m Yew (TPO 3 of 1964).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Harrietsham in Kent
Harrietsham is a rural and industrial village located in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. With a population that grew from 1,504 in 2001 to 2,113 in 2011, this civil parish lies in the scenic North Downs, approximately 7 miles east of Maidstone. It encompasses the smaller settlements of Marley, Pollhill, and Fairbourne, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harrietsham a particularly low-crime area.
Harrietsham 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 Harrietsham includes 17 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 Harrietsham
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Harrietsham. Of these, 79% 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 Harrietsham.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Harrietsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harrietsham were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (18), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 58 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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