Yelsted, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yelsted, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Yelsted are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Yelsted
Yelsted is a quaint hamlet located within the Borough of Maidstone in Kent, England. This small community offers a rural setting that may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area, particularly for residential developments or local amenities.
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £313,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swale
- Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
- LSOA: Swale 007H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yelsted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yelsted.
- 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 Yelsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Yelsted.
- 26/502484/FULL - Hartlip Stables Cox Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7UX
Conversion of existing stable block into a self-build residential dwelling with ancillary car parking with electric charging point, cycle space and bin storage facilities, together with ecology enhanc
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Pelistry Hill Green Road Stockbury Kent ME9 7UP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 5-(materials) 6-(landscape character guidance) 8-(enhancement of ecology) 9 -(Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) subject to 26/500781/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Yelsted Farm Yelsted Road Yelsted Kent ME9 7UT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 -(Site Development Scheme) Subject to 25/503181/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/501626/SUB - Court Farm Yelsted Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7UT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (archaeology) subject to application 25/504795/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Court Farm Yelsted Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7UT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (archaeology) subject to application 25/504795/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Cherry Orchard Cottage Yelsted Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7UT
Listed Building Consent addition of new window and door, removal of timber ground floor and installation of insulated Limecrete ground floor, secondary glazing, installation of Air-source heat pumps a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Court Farm Yelsted Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7UT
Conversion of barn into residential dwelling. Installation of rooflights. Demolition of existing stables. Erection of closeboarded fence and access gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Yelsted in Kent
Yelsted is a quaint hamlet located within the Borough of Maidstone in Kent, England. This small community offers a rural setting that may appeal to those considering planning applications in the area, particularly for residential developments or local amenities. It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Yelsted show an average sale price of £313,428, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Yelsted a particularly low-crime area.
Yelsted has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hartlip Village, Meresborough, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Yelsted includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Queendown Warren SSSI, Purple Hill SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Queendown Warren. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yelsted 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.
Planning Activity in Yelsted
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Yelsted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yelsted may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Yelsted were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.