Staplehurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplehurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Staplehurst
Staplehurst is a civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 9 miles south of Maidstone, with a population of 5,947. Rich in history, it sits along an ancient Roman road, now the A229, and derives its name from Old English terms meaning 'wooded hill at a post,' potentially referencing a boundary marker near All Saints' church. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Hawkenbury, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 6,693 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staplehurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staplehurst.
- 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 Staplehurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Staplehurst.
- 26/501820/TCA - London House High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AB
Conservation area notification to one english Oak to Carefully and professionally remove all dead, diseased, or weakened limbs to enhance safety by reducing the risk of falling branches, Selectively p
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 1 Crown Cottages High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AU
Listed building Consent for the removal of 20th Century windows and door to rear part of property and replacement with Crittal double glazed windows and door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/501364/LBC - 1 Crown Cottages High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AU
Listed building Consent for the removal of 20th Century windows and door to rear part of property and replacement with Crittal double glazed windows and door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 3 Surrenden Court High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0EZ
Conservation Area Notification to remove one (T1) Oak Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - 26/501533/TCA - 3 Surrenden Court High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0EZ
Conservation Area Notification to remove one (T1) Oak Tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Land At Headcorn Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0SE
EIA Screening Opinion: for construction of a residential development for upto 300 dwellings including vehicular access from Headcorn Road; roads; footpaths; public open space; enhancements to the Publ
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 26/501516/ENVSCR - Land At Headcorn Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0SE
EIA Screening Opinion: for construction of a residential development for upto 300 dwellings including vehicular access from Headcorn Road; roads; footpaths; public open space; enhancements to the Publ
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-20 - - 9 Chestnut Avenue Staplehurst Kent TN12 0NJ
Removal of existing garage and porch. Erection of a two storey side extension, ground floor front extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/501102/TCA - Vine Court High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AR
Conservation area notification to one (T1) Sycamore to Reduce To Ground level one (T2) Ash to reduce 2 limbs, reduce highest limb by 3m and to reduce lowest limb back to collar, one (T3) Sycamore to r
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-10 - - Vine Court High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AR
Conservation area notification to one (T1) Sycamore to Reduce To Ground level one (T2) Ash to reduce 2 limbs, reduce highest limb by 3m and to reduce lowest limb back to collar, one (T3) Sycamore to r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Sobell Lodge High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0BJ
TPO application to remove (fell) one English Oak (T1) to near ground level. Owner to physically remove any regrowth (no chemical treatment due to translocation risk).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - 26/501070/TPOA - Sobell Lodge High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0BJ
TPO application to remove (fell) one English Oak (T1) to near ground level. Owner to physically remove any regrowth (no chemical treatment due to translocation risk).
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-19 - - 16 Gybbon Rise Staplehurst Kent TN12 0LT
Removal of existing shed and chimney. Erection of a two-storey side extension. Installation of new front porch with ramped access and retaining wall, enlarge and raise rear patio with erection of reta
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 King Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0GU
Conversion of existing roof storage within detached double garage into home office/ habitable space including 2no. front dormers and external staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 2 Hurst Close Staplehurst Kent TN12 0BX
TPO application to cut the over hanging roof limb of one Oak (T7) back by 3m to appropriate branch unions (TPO 14 of 1997).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Green Court High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3- (Material Details) subject to 25/500678/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 34 Slaney Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0SE
Installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 2 Marian Square Staplehurst Kent TN12 0SQ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Baywood Headcorn Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0BU
Tree Preservation Order application - 1 x larger Oak tree - reduce by approximately 2 to meters and 1 x smaller oak tree by approximately 1 to 3 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 1 Brookfield Station Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0PY
Existing carport conversion into entrance hallway for disability access including the erection of a front porch and a single storey pitched roof side/rear extension with insertion of 1no. roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Staplehurst in Kent
Staplehurst is a civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 9 miles south of Maidstone, with a population of 5,947. Rich in history, it sits along an ancient Roman road, now the A229, and derives its name from Old English terms meaning 'wooded hill at a post,' potentially referencing a boundary marker near All Saints' church. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Hawkenbury, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,693 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Staplehurst show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Staplehurst a particularly low-crime area.
Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Beult SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Staplehurst
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Staplehurst. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Staplehurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Staplehurst were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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