Search Lenham Heath planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lenham Heath · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Shepherds Lenham Forstal Road Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JGAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear and side extension.Received 2 Oct 202626/503789/FULL
- Bull Cottage Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2BPAwaiting decisionConversion of an existing outbuilding into a residential dwelling and erection of a single storey side and rear extension with the provision of 2no. parking spaces.Received 13 Aug 202626/503024/FULL
- The Brown Barn Bull Hill Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2JAAwaiting decisionChange of use of existing barn from chiropody clinic and storage of hay and machinery, to a mixed use as chiropody clinic and a self-build residential dwelling, for occupation by chiropody clinic practitioner, including creation of a mezzanine first floor, insertion of new windows and doors, and 8no. rooflights.FullReceived 21 Jul 202626/501928/FULL
- Homelands Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Kent ME17 2BSAwaiting decisionPrior notification for erection of a new agricultural building for the storage of straw and hay. For its prior approval to:- Siting, design and external appearance.Agricultural/Forestry NotificationReceived 2 Mar 202626/500779/AGRIC
- Land South Of Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2BPAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 7 (site development scheme), 8 (landscaping), 10 (ecology enhancement), 11 (foul and surface water drainage), 12 (renewable energy sources), 13 (existing external lighting), and 14 (future external lighting), pursuant to application 24/505018/FULL.Submission of DetailsReceived 24 Feb 202626/500699/SUB
Planning in Lenham Heath
Only 4 decisions near Lenham Heath in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lenham Heath in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Lenham Heath
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ME17 465 applications in the last 12 monthsTN27 222 applications in the last 12 months
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About Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath is a picturesque hamlet located in Kent, nestled on the southern edge of the North Downs, and conveniently situated halfway between Maidstone and Ashford. Its rural charm and strategic location make it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Lenham Heath show an average sale price of £357,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lenham Heath 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 Lenham Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lenham Heath has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lenham Heath 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lenham Heath, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Lenham Heath.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).