Maidstone, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidstone, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Maidstone are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £357,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
93 planning applications found near Maidstone.
- 26/502613/TPOA - Greenspace East Of Alkham Road Maidstone Kent
TPO application to reduce height of one Hornbeam (T2169) by 6m to Northern primary limb from 14m to 8m, and branch length by 3m, reducing spread from 10m to 4m, to relieve loading on decayed stem and
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 27 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use as a single large HMO comprises seven letting units including one self-contained flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/502564/LDCEX - 27 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use as a single large HMO comprises seven letting units including one self-contained flat.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Haynes Ford Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DQ
Proposed change of vehicle dealership branding from 'Changan' to 'Vauxhall', including replacement of windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/502492/SUB - 7 Marsham Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1EW
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (fire protection), 5 (acoustic separation), 6 (existing floorboard removal), and 7 (fittings and fixtures) subject to application
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 7 Marsham Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1EW
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (fire protection), 5 (acoustic separation), 6 (existing floorboard removal), and 7 (fittings and fixtures) subject to application
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 85 Upper Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6HE
The demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2 x dwellings, with associated private amenity, car parking, cycle and waste storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Preston House 15 Albion Place Maidstone Kent ME14 5DY
Listed Building Consent for removal of rear extension to no.15 and division to form 4 apartments. Construction of 4 apartments over storage in existing car park. Changes to fenestration, including new
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Preston House 15 Albion Place Maidstone Kent ME14 5DY
Removal of rear extension to no.15 and division to form 4 apartments. Construction of 4 apartments over storage in existing car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 84 King Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BH
Advertisement Consent for 1 x non illuminated fascia sign, 1 x non illuminated projecting sign and 8no. non illuminated window graphics.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Maidstone Magistrates Court Palace Avenue Maidstone Kent ME15 6NF
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing air handling unit located within a first floor courtyard/roofspace with a new unit and associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/502238/LBC - 16 Gabriels Hill Maidstone Kent ME15 6JG
Listed Building Consent for replacement of front elevation windows. (Works Started)
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 11 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6JX
Listed Buildings Consent for external repairs: new render, repair/repaint of all timber windows, including replacement of only decayed sections (using matching timber and traditional joints), cleaning
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/502140/LBC - 11 Lower Stone Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6JX
Listed Buildings Consent for external repairs: new render, repair/repaint of all timber windows, including replacement of only decayed sections (using matching timber and traditional joints), cleaning
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/502145/LDLB - 1 Fairfax Court Church Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building - Replacement of two existing bathroom windows on the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 1 Fairfax Court Church Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1BJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building - Replacement of two existing bathroom windows on the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/501987/LAWPRO - 48 Blythe Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7TS
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no. front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 48 Blythe Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7TS
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no. front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - 26/501897/TCA - 7 Marsham Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1EW
Conservation area notification to fell one Ash (T1) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 7 Marsham Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1EW
Conservation area notification to fell one Ash (T1) to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-18
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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 £357,820, 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, 170 planning applications were submitted near Maidstone. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Maidstone.
At 59 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 (51), discharge of conditions (29), listed building and heritage (27). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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: 49 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 109 applications
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