Harrietsham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harrietsham, Kent.
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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 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
21 planning applications found near Harrietsham.
- - 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 - - 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 | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-27
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 - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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
View full details - - Glenrafon Marley Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AU
Lawful Development Certificate for existing siting of a caravan for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - School House Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Non material amendment to application 24/500239/FULL being to vary condition 2 of this permission to allow a phased development
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - School House Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Section 73 - Application for Removal of Conditions : Contamination 13 (Contamination), 14 (Closure Report) and 19 (Bus stop relocation) pursuant to application 24/500239/FULL for Erection of 3no. self
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - School House Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (ecology), 5 (landscaping), 7 (energy), 10 (water efficiency), 12 (noise), 16 (refuse and cycle storage), 17 (boundary treatment), and 23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 5 Northdowns View Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AQ
Lawful Development for the Proposed garage conversion including the erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 13 Young Lane Harrietsham Kent ME17 1GT
Erection of a single storey rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Church Of Good Shepherd 5 Rectory Lane Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HS
Conservation Area Notification to remove basal epicormic growth and crown thin by 15% from current height of 20m and radial spread of 10m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land South Of Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1WH
Residential development comprising 42 residential units of 2 and 2.5 storeys height (40% affordable), with associated access, parking, cycle storage, refuse storage and landscaping (resubmission follo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1HH
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions with roof terrace and replacement front porch (Resubmission 24/502231/FULL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-23
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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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Harrietsham. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harrietsham were full planning applications (12), amendments (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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