How long do planning decisions take near Lamb's Cross?

The average planning decision time near Lamb's Cross is 65 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 Lamb's Cross?

The planning approval rate near Lamb's Cross is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lamb's Cross?

The most common type of planning application near Lamb's Cross is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lamb's Cross?

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Lamb's Cross, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lamb's Cross, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lamb's Cross are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 015F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lamb's Cross.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lamb's Cross.

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 Lamb's Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Lamb's Cross.

- Sutton Barn Green Lane Chart Sutton Kent ME17 3ET
Non material amendment for application 25/504617/FULL: to carry out Adjustments to the roof height and roller shutter opening of the outbuilding to accommodate the applicant's existing agricultural tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
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26/501521/NMAMD - Sutton Barn Green Lane Chart Sutton Kent ME17 3ET
Non material amendment for application 25/504617/FULL: to carry out Adjustments to the roof height and roller shutter opening of the outbuilding to accommodate the applicant's existing agricultural tr
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21
- Sutton Barn Green Lane Chart Sutton Kent ME17 3ET
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 8 - Construction Environmental Management plan, 10 (Part 1) - Ground Contamination Risk Assessment and 17 - External Lighting, Subject to 25/504617/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Sutton Barn Green Lane Chart Sutton Kent ME17 3ET
Demolition of existing dwelling and 11no. outbuildings/structures for the erection of a replacement self-build single-storey dwelling with 1no.replacement outbuilding alongside associated garden, inne
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-01
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- Chart Hill Lakes Chart Hill Road Chart Sutton Kent ME17 3EZ
Creation of new off-road driveway and access gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Lamb's Cross in Kent

Lamb's Cross is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Lamb's Cross show an average sale price of £357,820, 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 Lamb's Cross a particularly low-crime area.

Lamb's Cross 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 Lamb's Cross includes 2 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, Lamb's Cross 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 Lamb's Cross

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Lamb's Cross. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lamb's Cross.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Lamb's Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lamb's Cross were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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