Recently decided planning applications
This is a list of the planning applications decided in the week beginning 13 July 2026. You can also view a list of the applications received for the same period.
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Decision: Prior Approval Granted
Application Reference: 26/502402/AGRIC
Prior notification for the erection of a new straw storage shed. For its prior approval to: -Siting: design and external appearance.
Application Type: AGRIC
Status: Prior Approval Granted
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: W G Vant & Sons
Agent:
Address: Rigshill Farm Rigshill Road Otterden Kent ME13 0JD
Parish: Otterden
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: 17/07/2026
Application Reference: 26/501735/FULL
Application Permitted
Application Type: Approved
Status: And St Faith's Street Junction With Week Street Maidstone Kent
Decision Date: Union Street
Officer: FULL
Applicant: Creation of 3 no. small urban parks: commonly known as "Pocket Parks:" in areas of the highway within Maidstone town centre.
Agent: Rachael Elliott
Address: Land At Brewer Street
Parish: Maidstone Borough Council
Ward:
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501571/FULL
Conversion of ground floor of 73 Bank Street from nightclub into 1no. flat and 1no. Class E unit: together with the conversion of the ground floor of 72a Bank Street into 1no. flat. Conversion of first floor nightclub into 7no. flats and storage space for the Class E unit.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Ms Lesley Higdon
Agent: Mr Rob Jarman
Address: 73 & 72A Bank Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1SN
Parish:
Ward: High Street
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501598/FULL
Retrospective application for the retention of an existing building for use as a veterinary clinic (Use Class E (e)) with associated parking.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Mr Owolabi Abimbola
Agent: Bloomfields
Address: Stanhope Farm Scragged Oak Road Hucking Kent ME17 1QU
Parish: Hucking
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/500304/FULL
Installation of 2no. disabled access ramps to sides and alterations to existing front ramp and stairs: installation of 16no. solar panels on sides of the pitched roof: 3no. exhaust vents to side elevations: and associated equipment.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Gautham Jayakumar
Applicant: Bonni-Belle Pickard
Agent: Rapleys LLP
Address: Union Street Methodist Church Union Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1ED
Parish:
Ward: High Street
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 26/501349/FULL
Erection of a two storey attached dwelling to form a pair of semi-detached properties: including erection of a two storey rear extension to the existing dwelling. Erection of a detached bungalow to the rear. Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Gautham Jayakumar
Applicant: Mr Darren Tinsley
Agent: On Planning
Address: 7 Faversham Road Lenham Kent ME17 2PN
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501908/FULL
Demolition of 2(no) buildings containing 2(no) existing residential dwellings and commercial units: and erection of 4(no) detached dwellings.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Kathryn Altieri
Applicant: CKE Homes Ltd
Agent: EP Architects Ltd
Address: Bicknor Farm Sutton Road Langley Kent ME17 3NG
Parish: Otham
Ward: Senacre
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501974/FULL
Demolition of modern conservatory: erection of single storey rear extension: internal alterations and replacement outbuilding.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Louise Welsford
Applicant: Mr/Mrs A and Lauren Ornelas and Parker
Agent: Jane Elizabeth Architects
Address: Clout Cottage Lenham Heath Road Sandway Kent ME17 2HX
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501251/FULL
Construction of single storey rear extension: conversion of existing loftspace to create habitable room incorporating rear dormer windows and conversion of garage roofspace to create home office.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: Michelle Kwok
Applicant: Mr A Walton
Agent: Cadscapes Ltd
Address: 7 Broke Wood Way Maidstone Kent ME16 9FA
Parish:
Ward: Barming Heath And Teston
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501904/FULL
Replacement of existing modern concrete pathways and rear patio with limestone paving.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Louise Welsford
Applicant: McElroy
Agent: Anthony Hicks Ltd
Address: 1 Brogden Farm Cottages Old Mill Road Leeds Kent ME17 1RT
Parish: Leeds
Ward: Leeds And Langley
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501774/FULL
Erection of a timber clad double garage with storage/office above including 3no. rooflights.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: Michelle Kwok
Applicant: Mr Roy Prior
Agent: Design Quarter UK Ltd
Address: Springville Salts Lane Loose Kent ME15 0BD
Parish: Loose
Ward: Loose And Linton
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501451/FULL
Erection of a dropped kerb.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Whyni Francisco Luis
Applicant: Ms Alexandra Nicholson
Agent:
Address: 30 Westmorland Road Maidstone Kent ME15 8BQ
Parish:
Ward: Shepway
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501879/FULL
Demotion of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Whyni Francisco Luis
Applicant: MR John Higgins
Agent: Anderson North Limited
Address: 53 Harvesters Way Weavering Kent ME14 5SH
Parish: Boxley
Ward: Grove Green And Vinters Park
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501957/FULL
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Whyni Francisco Luis
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Smith
Agent: Maxwell Marketing LTD T/A Foxtons Frames
Address: 91 Lombardy Drive Maidstone Kent ME14 5TB
Parish:
Ward: Grove Green And Vinters Park
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/501840/FULL
Demolition of 2no. outbuildings. Refurbishment Crabtree Oast including the erection of a first floor front and side extension: insertion of solar panels and changes to fenestration. Erection of a self-build 4 bed detached two storey dwelling and detached garage including upgrade to access driveway and the provision of new drainage system and landscaping.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: William Fletcher
Applicant: Mr David Sayner
Agent: Housing Solutions
Address: Crabtree Oast Cradducks Lane Staplehurst Kent TN12 0DR
Parish: Staplehurst
Ward: Staplehurst
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501966/FULL
Part Demolition of existing rear extension and replace with the erection of a single storey pitched roof infill rear extension with 1no. roof light and associated steps.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Chappell
Agent: Kent Design Studio Limited
Address: 4 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BU
Parish: Teston
Ward: Barming Heath And Teston
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 26/501209/FULL
Retrospective - Change of use of the land for the stationing of static caravans: touring caravans for Gypsy / Traveller occupation: with associated hard and soft landscaping. Temporary permission sought to 20th May 2029 in line with Appeal decision reference APP/U2235/C/24/3340982.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Pieter De Villiers
Applicant: Mr B Webb
Agent: Perfect Pitch Planning Ltd
Address: The Three Sons Hampstead Lane Nettlestead Kent ME18 5HN
Parish: Nettlestead
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501805/FULL
Installation of 12no. electric vehicle charging bays and associated substation: power unit/rectifier and feeder pillar.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Evyve Limited
Agent: London JMS Planning
Address: Newnham Court Inn Newnham Court Farm Bearsted Road Weavering Kent ME14 5LH
Parish: Boxley
Ward: Grove Green And Vinters Park
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501968/FULL
Change of use of existing annexe to 1no. residential dwelling: including erection of front porch: pergola to side: extension to loft conversion with 2no. dormers and 1no. rooflight: alterations ground floor fenestration: installation of an EV charging point: and associated landscaping.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Mrs and Mrs Swaine
Agent: Kent Design Studio Limited
Address: Linden Barn Stockett Lane East Farleigh Kent ME15 0QD
Parish: Coxheath
Ward: Coxheath And Farleigh
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501608/FULL
Conversion of existing garage and creation of driveway.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Whyni Francisco Luis
Applicant: Adam & Pramjeett Duncalf
Agent: Keenan Project Designs Ltd
Address: 2 Cutbush Close Harrietsham Kent ME17 1LY
Parish: Harrietsham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501958/FULL
Loft conversion including hip-to-gable roof enlargement: rear dormer extension: 2 front rooflights: and biodiversity enhancement measures
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Whyni Francisco Luis
Applicant: Tony Pitchers
Agent: Architechnology.Design
Address: 75 Oxford Road Maidstone Kent ME15 8DQ
Parish:
Ward: Shepway
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501895/FULL
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Mr David Lowe
Agent: JAT-Surv Ltd
Address: 64 Fauchons Lane Bearsted Kent ME14 4AY
Parish: Bearsted
Ward: Bearsted And Downswood
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501880/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with roof alteration: rear dormer: two front roof windows and alterations to existing soil and vent pipe.
Application Type: LAWPRO
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Mr Ben Smith
Agent: Anderson North Lmited
Address: 32 The Grove Bearsted Kent ME14 4JB
Parish: Bearsted
Ward: Bearsted And Downswood
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501987/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no. front roof lights.
Application Type: LAWPRO
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Mrs Gemma Nesbitt
Agent: Mr Philip Taylor
Address: 48 Blythe Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7TS
Parish:
Ward: High Street
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501975/LBC
Listed Building Consent for demolition of modern conservatory: erection of single storey rear extension: and internal alterations
Application Type: LBC
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Louise Welsford
Applicant: Mr/Mrs A and Lauren Ornelas and Parker
Agent: Jane Elizabeth Architects
Address: Clout Cottage Lenham Heath Road Sandway Kent ME17 2HX
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/502056/LBC
Listed Building Consent for repairs and redecorate 5 first floor sash windows on the first floor of the Darent Room and the double entrance doors on the ground floor below.
Application Type: LBC
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Louise Welsford
Applicant: Kent County Council
Agent:
Address: Kent County Council Sessions House County Road Maidstone Kent ME14 1XQ
Parish:
Ward: Penenden Heath
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501759/NMAMD
Non material amendment for application MA/07/2518 : to substitute drawings to amend the half timber/render facade at first floor to tile hanging and internal re-configuration of the dwelling: Amendment to Detached Garage from double to single. Remove a dormer window on the front elevation: fenestration changes and the inverted first floor balcony terrace is also re-modelled to a smaller detail within the cat-slide roof. The dwelling has been built up to slab level and has planning in perpetuity
Application Type: NMAMD
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Lakeland Joinery & Developments Ltd
Agent: Taylor Roberts Ltd
Address: Plot 5 Land North Of Redwood Glade Bredhurst Kent ME7 3JX
Parish: Bredhurst
Ward: Boxley Downs
Decision: Prior Approval Not Required
Application Reference: 26/502063/PNEXT
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B Has a maximum height of 3 metres from the natural ground level C) Has a height of 3 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.
Application Type: PNEXT
Status: Prior Approval Not Required
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: S Rubner
Agent: AL Design
Address: 47 Dover Street Maidstone Kent ME16 8LF
Parish: Unparished
Ward: Fant And Oakwood
Decision: Prior Approval Granted
Application Reference: 26/501940/PNQCLA
Prior notification for the change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from agricultural to 3no. dwellinghouses and associated operation development. For its prior approval to: - Transport and Highways impacts of the development. - Noise impacts of the development. - Contamination risks on the site. - Flooding risks on the site. - Whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the use of the building to change from agricultural use to C3 (dwellinghouses). - Design and external appearance impacts on the building. - Provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the dwellinghouses.
Application Type: PNQCLA
Status: Prior Approval Granted
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Kathryn Altieri
Applicant: Mrs Claire Eckley
Agent: Bloomfields Ltd
Address: Great Pagehurst Farm Pagehurst Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0JD
Parish: Staplehurst
Ward: Staplehurst
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501844/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 -Ecology: in relation to planning permission 26/500107/FULL.
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Michelle Kwok
Applicant: Mr Tim Price
Agent: Kent Design Studio Ltd
Address: 30 Chapman Avenue Maidstone Kent ME15 8EN
Parish:
Ward: Shepway
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501917/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 9 - Boundary Treatments: Subject to 24/504808/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Kent And Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Agent: Lee Evans Partnership LLP
Address: Priority House Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9PH
Parish: Unparished
Ward: Barming Heath And Teston
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501952/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 14 - External lighting: Subject to 25/503208/FULL.
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Shell Oil UK Products Ltd
Agent: JMS Planning & Development Ltd
Address: Shell Detling Detling Hill Detling Kent ME14 3HT
Parish: Thurnham
Ward: Boxley Downs
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501816/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 - Landscape Management Plan: Proposed Planting Plan: Subject to 25/504105/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: William Fletcher
Applicant: Steve Robinson
Agent: DHA Planning
Address: The Homestead New House Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9JL
Parish: Headcorn
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/500424/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 11 (Public Art Delivery Plan) subject to application 22/501843/REM.
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Richard Timms
Applicant: Vistry Kent
Agent: DHA Planning
Address: Phase 6 Land South Of Sutton Road Langley Kent
Parish: Langley
Ward: Leeds And Langley
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/500958/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 - Details of landscaping: biodiversity enhancement: drainage and external lighting: Subject to APP/U2235/W/25/3373621 (24/504879/FULL)
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: William Fletcher
Applicant: Mr John O'Brien
Agent: Perfect Pitch Planning Ltd
Address: Ash Gardens Lenham Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9LG
Parish: Headcorn
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/502397/TCA
Conservation area notification to remove non indigenous (primarily lleylandi) trees to prevent further significant damage to property foundations: fire risk: drainage system and road encroachment
Application Type: TCA
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 16/07/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Mr Roy Lane
Agent:
Address: Hillside Cliff Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4NQ
Parish: Boughton Monchelsea
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/502041/TCA
Conservation area notification: Dismantle to ground level: one Lilac tree (T1). Reduce one Holly (T2) to 5m in height and width of 3m.
Application Type: TCA
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Heather Adsett
Agent: Green Growth
Address: 1 Coronation Villas Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9HS
Parish: Marden
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/502303/TCA
Conservation area notification to remove one Willow.
Application Type: TCA
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 13/07/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Miss Maria Shewan
Agent:
Address: 16 The Quarter Cranbrook Road Staplehurst Kent TN12 0EP
Parish: Staplehurst
Ward: Staplehurst
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501972/TPOA
TPO application to two (T1: T2) Sycamore and one (T3) Ash to clear away the regrowth branches from property by 3m and to crown lift one side from 18m height and 6m width to 18m height and 3m width
Application Type: TPOA
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 14/07/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Mr Matthew Last
Agent: T4 Tree Surgery Ltd
Address: 69 Foxden Drive Downswood Kent ME15 8TF
Parish: Downswood
Ward: Bearsted And Downswood
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/501941/TPOA
Tree preservation Order application: T1/T2 Sweet Chestnut - Crown raise to 6m and remove deadwood and 2 broken branches: subject to TPO No 7 of 1972
Application Type: TPOA
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 15/07/2026
Officer: Paul Hegley (MBC)
Applicant: Ms Jethwa
Agent: Hood's Tree Services Ltd
Address: 8 Heathfield Road Penenden Heath Kent ME14 2AD
Parish: Unparished
Ward: Penenden Heath
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/502012/TPOA
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 Hornbeam - Reduced by approximately 3m all round. The current height and spread is approximately 11 metres high and 8 metres spread: subject to TPO No. 1 of 1969.
Application Type: TPOA
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/07/2026
Officer: Paul Hegley (MBC)
Applicant: Mr Robert Glendinning
Agent:
Address: 2 Celestine Close Walderslade Kent ME5 9NG
Parish: Boxley
Ward: Boxley Downs
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