As the first step in the Local Plan Review process, we have prepared a Scoping, Themes and Issues document. We will be asking for your views from Friday 19 July 2019 until 5pm on Monday 30 September 2019.
Read more on the Local Plan Review - Scoping, Themes and Issues consultation.
Maidstone has 41 conservation areas to cover areas of special architectural or historic interest. Some of them have appraisals and management plans.
Assess the character and appearance of a conservation area, including buildings, open spaces and other features which add to its significance.
Is the next step after an appraisal and includes policies covering an area’s buildings, streets, landscapes, public spaces and other notable features. They set out policies to ensure the special character of the area is protected.
For more information on planning restrictions in conservation areas, visit the Planning Portal. If there's unauthorised work taking place in conservation areas, you can report it using our online form.
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green | Combined appraisal and management plan | Not Available | Village Green Map | |
| Holy Cross | Not Available | Holy Cross Map | ||
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Malherbe | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Boughton Malherbe Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Street | Cock Street Appraisal | Not Available | Photos | Cock Street Map |
| The Green | The Green Appraisal | Not Available | Photos The Green - 1 to 4 Maps The Green - 5 to 9 Maps The Green - 10 to 13 Maps | Available Soon |
| The Quarries | The Quarries Appraisal | Available Soon | Not Available | The Quarries Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxley Village | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Boxley Village Maps |
| Boxley Abbey | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Boxley Abbey Maps |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Broomfield Maps |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detling | Appraisal | Management plan | Photos Maps - 1 to 4 Maps - 5-10 | Available Soon |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Dean Street Map |
| Lower Road | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Lower Road Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Green | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Grove Green Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | East Street Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Headcorn Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Broad Street Map |
| Eyhorne Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Eyhorne Street Map |
| Upper Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Upper Street Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Lower Street Map |
| Upper Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Upper Street Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Village | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Lenham Village Map |
| Sandway Village | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Sandway Village Map |
| Elmstone Hole | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Elmstone Hole Map |
| Liverton Street | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Liverton Street Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | Appraisal | Management plan | Photos Maps - 1 to 5 Maps - 1a to 4 Maps - 5 to 11 | Available Soon |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Valley | Not available | Not Available | Not Available | Available Soon |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church | All Saints Church Appraisal | All Saints Church Management Plan | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ashford Road | Ashford Road Appraisal | Not Available | Ashford Road Maps 6-11 | Ashford Road Photos |
| Chillington House | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Chillington House Map |
| Holy Trinity Church | Holy Trinity Church Appraisal | Holy Trinity Church Management Plan | Holy Trinity Church Maps - 1 to 3 Holy Trinity Church Maps - 4 to 6 Holy Trinity Church Maps - 7 to 8 Holy Trinity Church Maps - 9 to 10 | Available Soon |
| Town Centre | Town Centre Appraisal | Not Available | Not Available | Available Soon |
| Rocky Hill | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Rocky Hill Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Marden Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | North Staplehurst Map South Staplehurst Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Valence | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Sutton Valence Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teston | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Teston Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Wateringbury Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Farleigh | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | West Farleigh Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wormshill | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Wormshill Map |
| Description | Appraisal | Management Plan | Appendices | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalding | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Yalding Map |
Article 4 Directions cover some of the borough’s conservation areas. Under a Direction, any works that changes the external appearance of a building, or affects its grounds may require planning permission from us.
In deciding whether to grant planning permission, we have a duty to protect the borough's heritage.
For information on trees in conservation areas, see the conservation areas section of our trees page.
If you cannot find what you are looking for in our search facility, you can use our A-Z index to find the service you require.