How long do planning decisions take near Lenham Forstal?

The average planning decision time near Lenham Forstal is 44 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 Lenham Forstal?

The planning approval rate near Lenham Forstal is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lenham Forstal?

The most common type of planning application near Lenham Forstal is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lenham Forstal?

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Lenham Forstal, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lenham Forstal, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lenham Forstal 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: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lenham Forstal.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lenham Forstal.

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 Lenham Forstal based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lenham Forstal.

- Land At Lenham Heath - Heathlands Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Kent
Adjacent Authority Notification between Maidstone Bourough Council and Swale Borough Council Related to 26/502146/EIASCO: Proposed outline application for residential development of up to 5,000 homes,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-22
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- Land At Lenham Heath - Heathlands Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Kent
EIA Scoping Opinion - Proposed outline application for residential development of up to 5,000 homes, including employment, mixed use and community floorspace, public open space, outdoor sports provisi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Hillcrest Bull Hill Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Ecological Enhancements), subject to application 24/502220/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-13
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- Shepherds Lenham Forstal Road Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JG
Construction of a Car Barn with Hardstanding (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-12
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A brief summary of Lenham Forstal in Kent

Lenham Forstal is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Lenham Forstal 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 Lenham Forstal a particularly low-crime area.

Lenham Forstal 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 Lenham Forstal includes 5 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 Lenham Forstal

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lenham Forstal. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lenham Forstal may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lenham Forstal were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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