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Planning in The Brents

Approved
84%
37 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Brents in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.

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About The Brents

The Brents is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in The Brents show an average sale price of £370,540, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Brents area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes The Brents a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Brents has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Brents 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Brents, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near The Brents. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (43), tree works (26), listed building and heritage (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Brents?
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near The Brents. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Brents?
The average planning decision time near The Brents is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near The Brents?
The planning approval rate near The Brents is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Brents?
The most common type of planning application near The Brents is full planning applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Brents?
You can search and track planning applications near The Brents on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.