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Planning in Key Street

Approved
87%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Key Street

Postcode districts

ME10 238 applications in the last 12 monthsME9 289 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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About Key Street

Key Street is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Key Street area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Key Street has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Key Street 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Key Street, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Key Street. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (12), outline applications (9). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Key Street?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Key Street. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Key Street?
The average planning decision time near Key Street is 47 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 Key Street?
The planning approval rate near Key Street is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Key Street?
The most common type of planning application near Key Street is discharge of conditions, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Key Street?
You can search and track planning applications near Key Street on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.