Loose, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loose, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Loose are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loose
Loose is a charming village and civil parish located just 2 miles south of Maidstone in Kent, nestled at the head of the picturesque Loose Valley. This area, recognized as a Conservation Area, is traversed by the River Loose, which historically supported a local paper-making industry. The village extends along Busbridge Road towards Tovil and derives its name from the Loose Stream, known for its unique underground flow. This quaint setting offers significant planning opportunities, particularly in conservation and community development.
Population: 2,674 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loose.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loose.
- 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 Loose based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Loose.
- - Loose Telephone Exchange, British Telecom Loose Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9UR
Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for the removal of 3 no. existing antennas on the rooftop of the telephone exchange and the removal of the existing monopole (overall height 17.25m). T
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/502022/TNOT56 - Loose Telephone Exchange, British Telecom Loose Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9UR
Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for the removal of 3 no. existing antennas on the rooftop of the telephone exchange and the removal of the existing monopole (overall height 17.25m). T
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 18 Porchester Close Maidstone Kent ME15 9SW
Conservation Area Notification: T1 Oak - reduce by approx. 3-4m in both height and lateral spread as part of an ongoing maintenance plan. Resulting shape will be balanced and flowing, emphasising heal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/501524/TCA - 18 Porchester Close Maidstone Kent ME15 9SW
Conservation Area Notification: T1 Oak - reduce by approx. 3-4m in both height and lateral spread as part of an ongoing maintenance plan. Resulting shape will be balanced and flowing, emphasising heal
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - 26/501368/FULL - 12A Porchester Close Maidstone Kent ME15 9SW
Erection of a single-storey side pitched roof extension with 2no. roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-10 - - 12A Porchester Close Maidstone Kent ME15 9SW
Erection of a single-storey side pitched roof extension with 2no. roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 9 Iona Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9SX
Demolition of garage and erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension and erection of a detached outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Stone Cottage Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 -(enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/503713/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 18 Arran Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9TE
Erection of single storey rear and first floor rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 9QL
Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 - (Renewable Equipment and Acoustic Assessment) subject to 25/502815/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 26 Northleigh Close Loose Kent ME15 9RP
Demolition of existing pergola and shed. Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Nursery House 1 Copper Tree Court Loose Kent ME15 9RW
Erection of a first floor extension over existing garage including external staircase.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 44 Berwyn Grove Maidstone Kent ME15 9RE
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - The Lodge Boughton Mount Boughton Lane Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4NA
Demolition of double garage, store and outbuildings. Erection of 1no. two storey dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping, provision of secure cycle parking facilities and rebuild a secti
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - 2 Copper Tree Court Loose Maidstone Kent ME15 9RW
TPO application to reduce height of one Yew tree to 8m and reduce overhang into neighbouring garden back to boundary.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - 40 Berwyn Grove Maidstone Kent ME15 9RE
Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Loose in Kent
Loose is a charming village and civil parish located just 2 miles south of Maidstone in Kent, nestled at the head of the picturesque Loose Valley. This area, recognized as a Conservation Area, is traversed by the River Loose, which historically supported a local paper-making industry. The village extends along Busbridge Road towards Tovil and derives its name from the Loose Stream, known for its unique underground flow. This quaint setting offers significant planning opportunities, particularly in conservation and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,674 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Loose show an average sale price of £380,210, 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 Loose a particularly low-crime area.
Loose 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 Loose includes 10 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, Loose 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 Loose
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Loose. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Loose.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loose were full planning applications (20), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (12). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 45 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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