West Street (ME17), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Street (ME17), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Street (ME17) are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Street (ME17)
West Street in Kent is a vital thoroughfare, extending 5.42 miles along the Hudson River from West 72nd Street to the southern tip of Manhattan. Known as the Joe DiMaggio Highway or West Side Highway, it replaced the former West Side Elevated Highway, which was operational from 1929 until its closure in 1973 due to neglect. This area is significant for planning applications, given its historical context and ongoing developments. North of 72nd Street, West Street transitions into the Henry Hudson Parkway, further connecting the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Street (ME17).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Street (ME17).
- 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 Street (ME17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near West Street (ME17).
- - Coast Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 - Enhancement of Biodiversity, Subject to 22/505900/FULL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - The Cow Shed West Street Lenham Kent ME17 2EP
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (landscape scheme), 5 (lighting, boundary treatments and ecological enhancements) and 10 (contamination) of planning application
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - Coast Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
Erection of a first floor rear extension with 2no. Juliet balconies.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - Michaelmas Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
Erection of a single storey rear extension and a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2022-03-03
View full details - - The Cow Shed West Street Lenham Kent ME17 2EP
Change of use of cow shed to 1no. holiday let with widened access to frontage car parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-10-07
View full details - - Updown Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
Erection a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2021-04-21
View full details - - The Old Cow Shed West Street Lenham Kent ME17 2EP
Change of use of former agricultural building to a residential dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2020-04-06
View full details - - Michaelmas Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
TPO application to crown thin one Hawthorn by 20%; Crown reduce height of one Hawthorn from 25ft to 20ft, and spread of tree (garden side only) from 1.75ft to 1.5ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2019-06-05
View full details - - Updown Cottage West Street Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2EP
Erection of a part two storey side and part single storey rear extension and sub-division of dwelling into 2 separate dwellings with associated gardens and parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2018-09-04
View full details - - Michaelmas Cottage West Street Lenham Kent ME17 2EP
Erection of a timber carriage house with attached cart lodge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2017-03-01
View full details - - Greenways Ashdown Lane Frinsted Kent ME17 2ER
Rear ground floor extension, loft conversion including new gable ends and 4 dormer windows and associated internal/external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2015-06-01
View full details - - Ashdown Cottage Ashdown Lane Frinsted Kent ME17 2ER
Erection of single storey detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2014-12-10
View full details - - Ashdown Cottage Ashdown Lane Frinsted Kent ME17 2ER
Conversion of garage to form bedroom, including installation of window to replace garage door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2014-05-27
View full details - - Cedar Cottage, West Street, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2EP
Amendments to MA/12/0719 (demolition of existing single storey side and rear extensions and erection of single storey side extension including installation of solar photovoltaic array to south facing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2013-02-19
View full details - - Cedar Cottage, West Street, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2EP
Demolition of existing single storey side and rear extensions and erection of single storey side extension including installation of solar photovoltaic array to south facing roof slopes and front and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2012-05-01
View full details - - Honywood Farm, West Street, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2EP
An application to discharge conditions relating to MA/11/1102 (Conversion and change of use of existing workshop building to create holiday lets (3 units) and erection of a replacement single storey t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2011-11-25
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A brief summary of West Street (ME17) in Kent
West Street in Kent is a vital thoroughfare, extending 5.42 miles along the Hudson River from West 72nd Street to the southern tip of Manhattan. Known as the Joe DiMaggio Highway or West Side Highway, it replaced the former West Side Elevated Highway, which was operational from 1929 until its closure in 1973 due to neglect. This area is significant for planning applications, given its historical context and ongoing developments. North of 72nd Street, West Street transitions into the Henry Hudson Parkway, further connecting the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Street (ME17) a particularly low-crime area.
West Street (ME17) 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 Street (ME17) includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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