West Farleigh, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Farleigh, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Farleigh are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 533 (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: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Farleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Farleigh.
- 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 West Farleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
185 planning applications found near West Farleigh.
- - The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
Proposed ancillary outdoor structure (timber span marquee) on existing terrace for ancillary purposes to the public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Peartree Farm Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Erection of barn for use as stables (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - The Old Parsonage Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PF
Listed Building Consent for the installation of an electric car charging point. (Works Completed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Peartree Farm Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Contamination Risk Assessment- 1) preliminary risk assessment, 2) site investigation, 3) remediation method statement) and condition 3 (foul sewage treat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Ewell Manor Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Construction of a new sustainable 4 bed dwelling of exceptional design quality and external appearance at land to the south of Ewell Lane, West Farleigh ME15 0NG.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Smiths Hill Farm Smiths Hill West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (Renewable Energy), subject to application 23/503104/FULL (allowed on appeal APP/U2235/W/23/3333644).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Smiths Hill Farm Smiths Hill West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PG
Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (Renewable Energy), subject to appeal application APP/U2235/W/23/3333644 following non determination of application 23/503104/FULL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Smiths Hill Farm Smiths Hill West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PG
Submission Of Details Pursuant to condition 3 - Landscape Planting Plan and 5 - Biodiversity Enhancements, Subject to APP/U2235/W/23/3333644 (23/503104/FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Outside The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
PCB - Removal
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - 2 Ewell Manor Cottages Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Addition of front porch (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (ecology scheme) subject to planning application 24/502088/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0PE
Retention of marquee structure upon existing decked/terrace area for uses ancillary to the public house (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - The Tickled Trout Public House Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
Advertisement consent for 2no. post mounted signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-04-04
View full details - - Peartree Farm Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Erection of agricultural barn.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Smiths Hill Farm Smiths Hill West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PG
Demolition of existing dwelling, barn, and 2no. outbuildings and erection of 1no. part single storey, part two storey self-build dwelling, with associated parking and alterations to access track.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - Ewell Manor Ewell Lane West Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0NG
Erection of a 4-bed, 8 person dwelling with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Ewell Manor Ewell Lane West Farleigh Kent ME15 0NG
Change of use of barn to 1no. single dwelling with associated access, parking and rebuild of lean-to and wall. Change of use of stock shed into 1no. holiday let, with associated access and parking.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Orchard Gate Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension including 1 No. conservation rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Peartree Farm Ewell Lane West Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0NG
Erection of agricultural barn.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-03
View full details - - Smiths Hall Lower Road West Farleigh Kent ME15 0PE
Conservation Area Notification : G1- Line of three mature Magnolias. Approximate height from 4.5m to 2.5m and width reduced to 3m to 1.5m on all sides. T2 - Tulip, Re balance the crown by reducing bac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-01-02
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A brief summary of West Farleigh in Kent
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Farleigh a particularly low-crime area.
West Farleigh 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 West Farleigh includes 20 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 West Farleigh
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near West Farleigh. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Farleigh maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Farleigh were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (9), other applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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