Leeds, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leeds, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Leeds
Leeds is a village and civil parish located in the Maidstone district of Kent, England. Known for its historical significance and local amenities, Leeds offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 818 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leeds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leeds.
- 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 Leeds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Leeds.
- - Abbey Farm Lower Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1TL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 (programme of archaeological work) subject to application 23/503997/FULL (partial discharge - As far as they relate to Areas 1 and 2 on approved drawing D
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Little Foxes Upper Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1RU
Listed Consent for the conversion of existing redundant barn to annexe ancillary to main dwelling including internal and external alteration and insertion of rooflights (revised scheme to application
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Leeds in Kent
Leeds is a village and civil parish located in the Maidstone district of Kent, England. Known for its historical significance and local amenities, Leeds offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 818 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leeds a particularly low-crime area.
Leeds 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 Leeds includes 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, Leeds 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 Leeds
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Leeds. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leeds may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leeds were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 20% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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