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20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Loose · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 90 days

645 Loose Road Loose Kent ME15 9UTAwaiting decisionErection of a single-storey rear extension and part two-storey side extension.Received 27 Oct 202626/504108/FULL
The Bothy Malthouse Hill Loose ME15 0BPAwaiting decisionConsevation Area Notification: T001 Yew - Fell to ground levelTrees in Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 202626/504034/TCA
21 Shernolds Maidstone Kent ME15 9QGAwaiting decisionSingle storey side extension to extend existing garage and widening of driveway entrance.Received 19 Oct 202626/504027/FULL
Little Beams Lancet Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 9RXAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Biodiversity Enhancement, Subject to 26/502751/FULLSubmission of DetailsReceived 16 Oct 202626/503972/SUB
New Line Learning Academy Boughton Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 9QLAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to 25/502815/FULL: Minor revisions to the approved building elevations, access arrangements and landscaping, as follows: Removal of 1 no. window. Replacement of 1 no. door with a window. Amendment of 1 no. section of curtain walling from doors to windows. Amendment of 1 no. single door to a double door. Revisions to the plant room access path and building access paths to provide equal access. Revisions to the layout of paths while retaining equivalent areas of paths and planting. Amendments to entrance signage following confirmation from the School, including revisions to the signage text and positions on the facades. Minor adjustment to building heights/levels (parapets terminate at a slightly lower level than previously indicated). Removal of horizontal seams in the metal cladding above and below windows.Received 15 Oct 202626/503951/NMAMD

Planning in Loose

Approved: 88%; 21 of 23 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Loose in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Loose

Postcode districts

ME15 327 applications in the last 12 monthsME17 465 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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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. 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 £357,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Loose 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 Loose a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Loose has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Loose, 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, 99 planning applications were submitted near Loose. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (16).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Loose?

In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Loose. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Loose?

The average planning decision time near Loose 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 Loose?

The planning approval rate near Loose is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Loose?

The most common type of planning application near Loose is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Loose?

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