How long do planning decisions take near Lords Wood?

The average planning decision time near Lords Wood is 49 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 Lords Wood?

The planning approval rate near Lords Wood is 56%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lords Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Lords Wood is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lords Wood?

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Lords Wood, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lords Wood, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lords Wood are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lords Wood

Lord's Wood is a scenic woodland located southeast of the village of Pensford in the Chew Valley, south of Bristol, England. This area offers a natural landscape that may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to environmental considerations and land use.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £287,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lords Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lords Wood.

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 Lords Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Lords Wood.

- 23 Lambourn Way Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PU
Construction of a first floor extension, rear single storey extension and garage conversion.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-06-04
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- 60 Abinger Drive Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UL
T1 - Beech - Reduce height from approx 30m to approx 25m, reduce lateral spread from approx 6m to approx 4m.
Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-31
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- Lordswood Leisure Centre North Dane Way Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8YE
Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights and access footpath.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-26
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- 120A Ballens Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PG
Construction of a single storey extension to rear with new pitched roof over Kitchen/Dining with roof lights.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-19
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- 4 Barrowfields Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8HZ
Construction of a first floor side extension above the garage, a single storey rear extension and an open porch to the front of the property.
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-05-12
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- Kent Autistic Trust Newton Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8TR
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission MC/23/0049 for revision of description to construction of C2 residential accommodation with support facilities for care staff together w
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 47 Abinger Drive Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UL
Construction of a two storey side extension - removal of existing shed
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 803 Lordswood Lane Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8JP
Construction of a part single storey and part two storey rear extension, internal remodelling, gates and raising of entrance walls and new porch and bay window, and flat roof
Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 64 Abinger Drive Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UL
Construction of a single storey rear extension, and alterations to the side extension and porch. (Demolition of existing rear conservatory).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 4 Kirkdale Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8SH
Replacement canopy roof to front elevation, installation of first floor flank window; conversion of garage to a habitable space and construction of a single storey detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 45 Arundel Close Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8UZ
Construction of a single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Medway | Date: 2024-11-20
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- Highview Farm Lordswood Lane Chatham Kent ME5 8JP
Adjacent application - Medway Council and Swale Borough Council : Construction of a detached 5x bedroom dwelling with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-05
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- 12 Knole Road Lordswood Chatham Medway ME5 8PJ
T1 - Oak - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Medway | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Lords Wood in Kent

Property prices in Lords Wood show an average sale price of £287,910, 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 Lords Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Lords Wood 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 Lords Wood includes 20 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 Lords Wood

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Lords Wood. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lords Wood.

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 Lords Wood were full planning applications (18), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.

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