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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).

  1. - 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
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  2. - 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
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  3. - 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
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  4. - 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
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  5. - 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
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  6. - 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
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  7. - 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
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  8. - 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
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  9. - 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
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  10. - 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
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  11. - 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
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  12. - 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
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  13. - 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
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  14. - 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
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  15. - 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
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  16. - 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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