Maidstone, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidstone, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
About Maidstone
Maidstone, the largest town in Kent and its county town, is located 32 miles east-south-east of London, nestled along the River Medway, which historically facilitated trade in this agricultural heartland known as the Garden of England. With a population of around 100,000 as of 2019, Maidstone has transitioned from a heavy industrial base post-World War II to a focus on light industry and services, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region.
Population: 109,490 · Area: 25.4 km²
District: Maidstone
Website: http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/
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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 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maidstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maidstone.
- 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 Maidstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Maidstone.
- - 68 King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BH
Retrospective application for change of use from office to taxi office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 14 First Floor Room 1 Romney Place Maidstone Kent ME15 6LE
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 - Site Development Scheme, Subject to 25/504592/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 55 - 57 Week Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1QU
Listed Building Consent for external repairs and redecoration to front elevations including the removal of previous plaster repairs, apply a Pozzi lime wash, renew sliding sash windows cords and repai
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7 & 9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ
Demolition of a non-original single-storey link extension. Erection of two-storey link extension and basement with lightwells and reconfiguration of the basement fire escape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 26/500937/FULL - 7 & 9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ
Demolition of a non-original single-storey link extension. Erection of two-storey link extension and basement with lightwells and reconfiguration of the basement fire escape.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 36 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LX
Replacement wooden shop front like for like.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 36 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LX
Listed Building Consent for external alterations for the replacement wooden shop front like for like.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - 26/501246/LBC - 36 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LX
Listed Building Consent for external alterations for the replacement wooden shop front like for like.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-31 - 26/501245/FULL - 36 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LX
Replacement wooden shop front like for like.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 13 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1HT
Listed Building Consent to replace rotten windows to rear elevation (North facing). (Works Completed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3 Colman Parade King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1DJ
Proposed new shop front, including installation of a aluminium roller shutter and removal of existing extractor flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 & 9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ
Listed Building Consent for the demolition of a non-original single-storey link extension. Erection of two-storey link extension and basement with lightwells and reconfiguration of the basement fire e
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - 26/501038/FULL - 26 Week Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RN
Change of use from Use Class E to Sui Generis (betting office). External alterations to include;- Installation of 2no. Roof Mounted Air Conditioning Units, installation of 2no. Satelite Dishes positio
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-20 - 26/501039/ADV - 26 Week Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RN
Advertisement Consent: 1no. externally illuminated traditional timber fascia sign and 1no. traditional projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-20 - 26/500940/LBC - 9 & 11 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DA
Demolition of side porch and erection of a single storey link extension between 9 and 11 Ashford Road
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 9 & 11 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DA
Demolition of side porch and erection of a single storey link extension between 9 and 11 Ashford Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 9 & 11 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DA
Demolition of side porch and erection of a single storey link extension between 9 and 11 Ashford Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - 26/500939/FULL - 9 & 11 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DA
Demolition of side porch and erection of a single storey link extension between 9 and 11 Ashford Road
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-11 - - Len House Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6XW
Advertisement Consent for 6no. fascia signs consisting of 3no. internally illuminated signs, 2no. internally halo illuminated signs and 1no. non illuminated sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 23 Elm Grove Maidstone Kent ME15 7RT
Lawful development certificate for proposed Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer and 3no. roof lights to front elevation and changes to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Maidstone in Kent
Maidstone, the largest town in Kent and its county town, is located 32 miles east-south-east of London, nestled along the River Medway, which historically facilitated trade in this agricultural heartland known as the Garden of England. With a population of around 100,000 as of 2019, Maidstone has transitioned from a heavy industrial base post-World War II to a focus on light industry and services, making it an important area for planning applications and development within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 109,490. It sits within the Maidstone district.
Maidstone covers an area of approximately 25.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Maidstone 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 Maidstone a particularly low-crime area.
Maidstone 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 Maidstone includes 4 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, Maidstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/. 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 Maidstone
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Maidstone. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Maidstone maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Maidstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Maidstone were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (20), listed building and heritage (17). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 68 applications
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