Hunton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hunton, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hunton are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hunton
Hunton is a civil parish and village located near Maidstone in Kent, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a blend of residential and agricultural land, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on development and community enhancements.
Population: 671 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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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 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hunton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hunton.
- 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 Hunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hunton.
- - 1 West Street Hunton Kent ME15 0RS
Retrospective planning application for change of use from formal garden area to parking area for 2 cars
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 5 The Square Hunton Kent ME15 0RT
Demolition of existing single detached garage and erection of replacement single pitched roof detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Grove Barn Grove Lane Hunton Kent ME15 0SE
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Landscaping, Subject to APP/U2235/W/24/3342000 (23/503448/FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Grove Barn Grove Lane Hunton Kent ME15 0SE
Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden, erection of a single storey side extension. Creation of an improved vehicular access and removal of existing fence panels and erection of post
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Hunton in Kent
Hunton is a civil parish and village located near Maidstone in Kent, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a blend of residential and agricultural land, making it an area of interest for planning applications focused on development and community enhancements. The settlement has a population of approximately 671 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Hunton 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 Hunton a particularly low-crime area.
Hunton 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 Hunton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hunton 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.
Planning Activity in Hunton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hunton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hunton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Hunton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.