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

Showing 1 to 5 of 66 · received or decided in the last 90 days

83 Lombardy Drive Maidstone Kent ME14 5TBAwaiting decisionTPO application to remove one Scots Pine (T1) to ground level.Received 6 Nov 202626/504274/TPOA
12 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1HTAwaiting decisionAdvertisement Consent for 1x non illuminated fascia sign (Resubmission of 26/502652/ADV).Received 3 Nov 202626/504208/ADV
12 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1HTAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent to remove the existing unauthorised fascia sign and clutter. Install 1no. non-illuminated painted timber fascia sign with hand-painted lettering fixed into mortar joints with minimal reversible stainless steel fixings and making good (Resubmission of 26/502650/LBC).Received 3 Nov 202626/504209/LBC
5 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RLAwaiting decisionSection 73 - Application for variation of condition 15 (to allow provision of electric vehicle charge points at 7kW rather than 22kW) pursuant to 17/504144/OUT (65 dwellings and associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car and cycle parking, street and external lighting, main services, bin stores and other ancillary development).Received 30 Oct 202626/504160/OUT
Block 1 And Block 7 Priory Gate Union Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1PTAwaiting decisionPrior notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 8 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). For its prior approval to: Transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access. Contamination risks in relation to the building Flooding risks in relation to the building. Impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development. Where the building is located in a conservation area, and the development involves a change of use of the whole or part of the ground floor, the impact of that change of use on the character or sustainability of the conservation area. The provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses. The impact on intended occupiers of the development of the introduction of residential use in an area the authority considers to be important for general or heavy industry, waste management, storage and distribution, or a mix of such uses; Where the development involves the loss of services provided by a registered nursery, or a health centre maintained under section 2 or 3 of the National Health Service Act. The impact on the local provision of the type of services lost. Where the development meets the fire risk condition, the fire safety impacts on the intended occupants of the building.Received 29 Oct 202626/503926/PNMA

Planning in Maidstone

Approved: 78%; 283 of 354 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Maidstone

Postcode districts

ME14 396 applications in the last 12 monthsME15 327 applications in the last 12 monthsME16 215 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 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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Maidstone 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 Maidstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Maidstone has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Maidstone 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Maidstone, 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, 483 planning applications were submitted near Maidstone. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (152), discharge of conditions (83), listed building and heritage (73). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Maidstone?

In the last 24 months, 483 planning applications were submitted near Maidstone. The approval rate is 78%.

How long do planning decisions take near Maidstone?

The average planning decision time near Maidstone is 68 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 Maidstone?

The planning approval rate near Maidstone is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Maidstone?

The most common type of planning application near Maidstone is full planning applications, with 152 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Maidstone?

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