How long do planning decisions take near Wierton?

The average planning decision time near Wierton is 51 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 Wierton?

The planning approval rate near Wierton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wierton?

The most common type of planning application near Wierton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wierton?

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Wierton, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wierton, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wierton are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Maidstone
Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
LSOA: Maidstone 018A

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

other-theft: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wierton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wierton.

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 Wierton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wierton.

- Spring Farm East Hall Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4JX
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 5 - Boundary Treatments, 6 - External Surfaces, 8 - Renewable or Low Carbon Energy Production & 10 - External Lighting, Subject to 25/504803/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-08
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26/501330/SUB - Spring Farm East Hall Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4JX
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 5 - Boundary Treatments, 6 - External Surfaces, 8 - Renewable or Low Carbon Energy Production & 10 - External Lighting, Subject to 25/504803/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-08
- Wierton Cottage Wierton Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4JT
Listed Building Consent for Installation of ground mounted solar panels.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-06
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- Wierton Place Wierton Road Boughton Monchelsea Maidstone Kent ME17 4JW
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Archaeology, condition 6 - Details of foundations designs, condition 8 - Materials, condition 10 - Surface treatment, condition 17 - boundary treatments
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Heinz Orchard Wierton Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4JS
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3 (tree protection) and 8 (watching brief) of planning application 21/500722/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Wierton in Kent

Wierton is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Wierton show an average sale price of £380,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wierton is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wierton 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 Wierton includes 12 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 Wierton

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Wierton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wierton.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wierton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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