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Planning in Yalding

Approved
77%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Yalding

Postcode districts

ME18 145 applications in the last 12 monthsME15 327 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Maidstone Borough Council

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About Yalding

Yalding is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, approximately 6 miles southwest of Maidstone. Nestled at the confluence of the Rivers Teise and Beult, Yalding and its surrounding areas—including Benover, Laddingford, and Queen Street—saw its population grow from 2,236 in 2001 to 2,418 by the 2011 Census, making it a vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,675 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.

Property prices in Yalding show an average sale price of £357,820, 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 Yalding a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Yalding has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yalding 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 Yalding, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Yalding. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Yalding?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Yalding. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Yalding?
The average planning decision time near Yalding is 47 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 Yalding?
The planning approval rate near Yalding is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Yalding?
The most common type of planning application near Yalding is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Yalding?
You can search and track planning applications near Yalding on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.