Pollhill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pollhill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pollhill are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pollhill
Pollhill is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Harrietsham, close to Maidstone in Kent. This serene area offers a rural setting that may appeal to those considering planning applications for residential or agricultural developments.
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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 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pollhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pollhill.
- 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 Pollhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
221 planning applications found near Pollhill.
- - Three Greens Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JS
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 2 Cutbush Close Harrietsham Kent ME17 1LY
Conversion of existing garage and creation of driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Bedfont Scientific Station Yard Station Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JA
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow changes to internal layout and window and door positions) pursuant to 23/505367 (minor material amendment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/501520/FULL - Bedfont Scientific Station Yard Station Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JA
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition (to allow changes to internal layout and window and door positions) pursuant to 23/505367/FULL for - Section 73 - Appl
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 2 Cutbush Close Harrietsham Kent ME17 1LY
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed conversion of the existing garage into habitable accommodation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Three Greens Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JS
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to a children's home (C2) children's home for a maximum of six occupants in total at any one time, comprising c
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HH
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2-(tree protection fencing) 4-(water efficiency statement) 5-(landscaping scheme) subject to 25/503080/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 11 Horwood Way Harrietsham Kent ME17 1FH
Garage conversion to provide ground floor suite for disabled resident
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HH
Erection of a Self-Build 4 bedroom dwelling following demolition of the previously existing property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 45 Chippendayle Drive Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AD
Conversion of existing loft including 4no. rooflights, erection of 1no. rear dormer and roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Station Yard, Bedfont Scientific Station Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JA
Submission of details application pursuant to condition 3 (Materials), condition 4 (enhancement of biodiversity) and condition 5 (decentralised and renewable or low carbon sources of energy will be in
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Throwley House 10 West Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JD
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3- (materials) , 4- (landscape scheme), 6-( details of hard landscape works), 7- (enhancement of biodiversity) , 8- (construction management plan) , 9- (dis
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 10 Matthews Avenue Harrietsham Kent ME17 1GJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (ecology enhancement measures) subject to application 24/505040/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HH
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 (enhancement of ecology scheme) and 3 (landscaping scheme) subject to application 24/503492/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 45 Chippendayle Drive Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AD
Loft conversion, roof extension with front and rear facing dormers and 4 no. roof windows to front elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - 10 Matthews Avenue Harrietsham Kent ME17 1GJ
Erection of an orangery rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - 17 Baldwin's Place Harrietsham Kent ME17 1JT
TPO application to crown lift one Horse Chestnut (T1) to achieve 4.5m ground clearance. Thin canopy by 10%. Remove dead wood.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1HH
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions with roof terrace and replacement front porch (Resubmission 24/502231/FULL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - The Martins East Street Harrietsham Kent ME17 1HH
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions with roof terrace and replacement front porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 19 West Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1JD
Tree Preservation Order Application : Horse Chestnut - Trim back/raise overhanging branches to a height of 5.5-6m from ground, leaving a spread of 6m. Also, surface root trimming.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-04-05
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A brief summary of Pollhill in Kent
Pollhill is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Harrietsham, close to Maidstone in Kent. This serene area offers a rural setting that may appeal to those considering planning applications for residential or agricultural developments.
Property prices in Pollhill 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 Pollhill a particularly low-crime area.
Pollhill 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 Pollhill includes 16 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 Pollhill
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Pollhill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pollhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Pollhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pollhill were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (14), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.