Yelsted, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yelsted, Kent.

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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: £317,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Swale
• Parliamentary constituency: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
• LSOA: Swale 008D

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• drugs: 2
• burglary: 1
• public-order: 1
• other-crime: 1

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

3 planning applications found near Yelsted.

1. - 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
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2. 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
3. - 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
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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 £317,553, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Yelsted. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 46 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 (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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• Hill Green planning applications
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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.