Park Wood (ME15), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Park Wood (ME15), Kent.
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Planning applications in Park Wood (ME15) are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Park Wood (ME15)
Park Wood, a housing estate located in Gillingham, Kent, is situated in the south-eastern part of the Medway conurbation. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s by Ward Homes, the area was initially known as Rainham Park. This suburban district offers a mix of residential properties and is relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Park Wood (ME15).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Park Wood (ME15).
- 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 Park Wood (ME15) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Park Wood (ME15).
- - Jubilee Resource Hub Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9NE
Section 73 - Application for variation of condition 4 (to allow the use of the building prior to the installation of the electric vehicle chargers, and to allow 7.4kw chargers to be installed, rather
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Heather House And Pavilion Building Bicknor Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9PS
Non material amendment to application 22/500222/FULL for the erection of a new front entrance to the community centre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - Units F & G Bircholt Road Parkwood Industrial Estate Maidstone Kent ME15 9YY
Alterations to site layout to create a secure compound for Unit F1, including the installation of new security fencing and gate, amendments to the access to Unit F1, F2, F3 and G, the removal of refus
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Heather House Bicknor Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9PS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (community use agreement) subject to 22/500222/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Heather House Bicknor Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9PS
Discharge Of Condition 19 - glazing and ventilation strategy of application 22/500222/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - Heather House And Pavilion Building Bicknor Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9PS
Submission of details to discharge condition 8 (refuse/recycling strategy) of planning application 22/500222/FULL (new Community Centre and erection of 11 houses)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - 75 Bicknor Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9NZ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Park Wood (ME15) in Kent
Park Wood, a housing estate located in Gillingham, Kent, is situated in the south-eastern part of the Medway conurbation. Developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s by Ward Homes, the area was initially known as Rainham Park. This suburban district offers a mix of residential properties and is relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Park Wood (ME15) a particularly low-crime area.
Park Wood (ME15) 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 Park Wood (ME15) includes 18 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, Park Wood (ME15) 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.
Planning Activity in Park Wood (ME15)
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Park Wood (ME15). Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Park Wood (ME15).
At 66 days on average, decisions near Park Wood (ME15) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Park Wood (ME15) were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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