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Planning in West Minster

Approved
79%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About West Minster

West Minster is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in West Minster show an average sale price of £348,725, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Minster 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 Minster, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Minster. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Minster?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Minster. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Minster?
The average planning decision time near West Minster is 83 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 West Minster?
The planning approval rate near West Minster is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Minster?
The most common type of planning application near West Minster is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Minster?
You can search and track planning applications near West Minster on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.