Teston, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Teston, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Teston are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Teston
Teston is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone District of Kent, England, approximately four miles from Maidstone town centre along the A26 road. The village features a picturesque narrow stone bridge spanning the River Medway, making it a notable landmark for those interested in the local area and its planning applications.
Population: 636 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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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 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Teston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Teston.
- 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 Teston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Teston.
- - 4 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Part Demolition of existing rear extension and replace with the erection of a single storey pitched roof infill rear extension with 1no. roof light and associated steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/501966/FULL - 4 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Part Demolition of existing rear extension and replace with the erection of a single storey pitched roof infill rear extension with 1no. roof light and associated steps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/501077/SUB - 5 - 6 Church Street Teston Kent ME18 5AJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (schedule of repairs) subject to application 25/502801/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-19 - - 5 - 6 Church Street Teston Kent ME18 5AJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (schedule of repairs) subject to application 25/502801/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 5-6 Church Street Teston Kent ME18 5AJ
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials details), and 4 (external joinery), subject to application 25/502801/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 4 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Barham Mews Tonbridge Road Teston Kent
Tree Preservation Order (22 of 2004) Application - T1 Horse Chestnut, Re-pollard & reduce by 3m (20m to 17m), T2 Horse Chestnut, Re-pollard (11m to 6m), T3/T4 Lime, Thin by 20% & lift to 5m from groun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Hillview Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Lawful development certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer with juliet balcony, 2no. roof lights and changes to fenestration.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Little Court Lodge Farm Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BY
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4-(enhancement of ecology) 5-(landscaping scheme) 8-(details of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points) 9-(bicycle storage) 10-(parking area) 11-(surface wat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Crown City Chinese Restaurant Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Retropsective application for siting of a storage container for use in association with the existing restaurant.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 4 Woodlands Close Teston Kent ME18 5AL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including the construction of a rear box dormer and addition of 3no. roof lights to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Ronda Church Street Teston Kent ME18 5AG
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Teston Country Park Teston Lane Teston Kent ME18 5BX
TPO Application to reduce lateral branching on the south and southwest side of the tree (T1), by approximately 1-1.5m, back to suitable secondary growth points. To reduce lateral branching on the sout
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Teston Country Park Teston Lane Teston Kent ME18 5BX
TPO application to crown lift one Oak to a height of 4m above ground level, remove or reduce back to suitable secondary growth points , 2-3 faulted/ snapped out branches within the crown; Crown lift g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - 8 Readers Court Teston Maidstone Kent ME18 5EY
Erection of a garden room with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Teston Country Park Teston Lane Teston Kent ME18 5BX
Retrospective planning application for an accessible to all path around Teston Bridge Country Park, including resurfacing and widening of an existing path linking the river path to the carpark and pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-06-06
View full details - - Rookery Estates Rhubarb Field Teston Lane East Farleigh ME15 0NF
TPO application to: Cut back lower limb of one Ash Tree overhanging field ( on neighbouring land) back to dead hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-05-05
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A brief summary of Teston in Kent
Teston is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone District of Kent, England, approximately four miles from Maidstone town centre along the A26 road. The village features a picturesque narrow stone bridge spanning the River Medway, making it a notable landmark for those interested in the local area and its planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 636 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Teston 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 Teston a particularly low-crime area.
Teston 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 Teston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oaken Wood SSSI; 19 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, Teston 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 Teston
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Teston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Teston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Teston were outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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