Search West Farleigh planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of West Farleigh · updated daily · Maidstone Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Smiths Hall Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PEAwaiting decisionConservation Area Notification: To fell row of 6no. failing Holly trees (G1), 1no. Cherry Tree (T2) and 1no. Yew Tree to be reduced from 6m in height to 3m in height to encourage growth lower down.Received 26 Oct 202626/504100/TCA
- Elmscroft Farm Charlton Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NYAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 14-(closure report) subject to 23/505810/FULLSubmission of DetailsReceived 19 Oct 202626/503988/SUB
- Garden Cottage Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NGAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing dwelling, tractor shed and bee equipment store and erection of replacement dwelling and a small-holding barn, with associated landscaping.Received 8 Sep 202626/503427/FULL
- Greenwood The Green West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NPAwaiting decisionErection of a part single, part two storey rear extension and existing flat roof alterations.Received 7 Sep 202626/503432/FULL
- The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PEAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for stationing of ancillary outdoor structure (timber span marquee) on existing modern terrace (as approved under 26/502133/FULL).Received 26 Aug 202626/503305/LBC
Planning in West Farleigh
- Approved
- 94%
- 16 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Farleigh in the last 24 months, from Maidstone Borough Council's planning register.
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Around West Farleigh
Postcode districts
ME15 327 applications in the last 12 monthsME18 145 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council
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About West Farleigh
West Farleigh is a charming village and civil parish located four miles southwest of Maidstone in Kent, home to around 450 residents. The area is bordered by several civil parishes and features two local pubs, The Tickled Trout and The Good Intent, alongside a village cricket ground near the church. Planning applications may be influenced by its proximity to the River Medway and the surrounding communities, as well as its twinning with the German village of Ringstedt. The settlement has a population of approximately 533 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in West Farleigh show an average sale price of £357,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Farleigh 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 West Farleigh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Farleigh has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Farleigh 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 West Farleigh, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near West Farleigh. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (8), other applications (2).