Linton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Linton, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Linton
Linton is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. Nestled on the southward slope of the Greensand Ridge, it lies just south of Maidstone along the A229 Hastings road, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 676 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Linton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Linton.
- 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 Linton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Linton.
- 26/501306/FULL - Sycamores Rest 25 Cornwallis Avenue Linton Kent ME17 4BW
Erection of a single storey front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-07 - - Sycamores Rest 25 Cornwallis Avenue Linton Kent ME17 4BW
Erection of a single storey front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Stone Cottage Linton Hill Linton Kent ME17 4AS
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 (barge boards, roof finials, iron gates and elevation/cross sections) and 3 (biodiversity scheme) of planning application 23/502879/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Linton in Kent
Linton is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone District of Kent, England. Nestled on the southward slope of the Greensand Ridge, it lies just south of Maidstone along the A229 Hastings road, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 676 (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 Linton a particularly low-crime area.
Linton 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 Linton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 12 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, Linton 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 Linton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Linton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Linton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Linton were full planning applications (4), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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