Shepway, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepway, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shepway are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 14,100
District: Maidstone
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shepway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepway.
- 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 Shepway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Shepway.
- - 197 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9BJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 - Development Management Plan, 4 - Refuse Storage, 5 - Secure Cycle Parking & 6 - Ecology and Biodiversity, Subject to 24/501815/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/502253/SUB - 197 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9BJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 - Development Management Plan, 4 - Refuse Storage, 5 - Secure Cycle Parking & 6 - Ecology and Biodiversity, Subject to 24/501815/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/502123/FULL - 31 Lincoln Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JH
Section 73 Application for Minor Material Amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow for a slight change in design including demolition of existing outbuilding and enlargement of rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/502124/LAWPRO - 31 Lincoln Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JH
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed construction of new outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 12 Hampshire Drive Maidstone Kent ME15 7ET
Section 73 Application for Minor Material Amendment to approved plans condition 2(to allow for the relocation of the rear wall to avoid the sewer, providing the necessary clearances required for the b
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 17 Oxford Road Maidstone Kent ME15 8DA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (enhancement of ecology) subject to application 24/505146/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/501390/SUB - 17 Oxford Road Maidstone Kent ME15 8DA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (enhancement of ecology) subject to application 24/505146/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-13 - - 87 Worcester Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7LX
Demolition of existing garage and porch. Erection of single storey front and side extension with storage area on roof. Retrospective single storey rear extension with fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 80 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9AL
Demolition of existing garage/workshop to facilitate erection of annexe for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse situated in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 12 Hampshire Drive Maidstone Kent ME15 7ET
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 5 - Air conditioning unit details and 6 - Ecological enhancement, Subject to 25/501316/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 41 Ringwood Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7EG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 - Ecology Enhancements, Subject to 25/500182/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 31 Lincoln Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JH
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 36 Lincoln Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JH
Demolition of existing carport and garage, construction of single storey side and rear extension with first floor side addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 124 Cambridge Crescent Maidstone Kent ME15 7NQ
Submission of details pursuant to condiiton 4-(enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/501120/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Kent Police Headquarters Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9BZ
Erection of timber and mesh security fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 8 Somerset Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7EJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension including 2no. roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 6 Somerset Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7EJ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed provision of new disabled accessible parking space in the front garden with associated vehicle access across the footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 5 Northumberland Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JT
Demolition of existing store room and erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 16 Cumberland Avenue Maidstone Kent ME15 7JN
Insertion of a tarmac driveway with a vehicle crossover and access to the highway and erection of a 2m high fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 39 Oxford Road Maidstone Kent ME15 8DA
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 4.00 metres from the natural g
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Shepway in Kent
Shepway is a settlement located in Kent, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,100. It sits within the Maidstone district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shepway a particularly low-crime area.
Shepway 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 Shepway includes 8 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, Shepway 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 Shepway
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Shepway. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Shepway.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Shepway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shepway were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 48% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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