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Planning appeals in Maidstone Borough Council, 2022

75 appeals decided in 2022, 23% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed29 December 2022· minor3293789
    Scragged Oak Farm, Scragged Oak Lane, Hucking, Kent, ME17 1QU

    conversion of an existing stable building to a self- contained single-storey three-bedroom dwelling with associated parking and amenity

  2. Allowed16 December 2022· householder3296790
    Fulling Mill House Caring Lane, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TJ

    an extension to an existing garage within the curtilage of a listed building

  3. Dismissed9 December 2022· minor3296684
    1 Brickfield Cottages Cold Blow Lane, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LR

    demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of 1 no. dwelling

  4. Dismissed29 November 2022· householder3295457
    23 Lewis Court Drive, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4LQ

    first floor side extension

  5. Dismissed24 November 2022· householder3290842
    The Three Pines, Gibbs Hill, Maidstone, ME18 5HS

    Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings; extensions to front, rear and side of existing building; replacement of existing roof and windows; internal alterations

  6. Dismissed18 November 2022· major3280082
    Unit 1 and 2 The Homestead, Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3NU

    demolition of existing light industrial/commercial building and the erection of a three-storey block of 24no. flats with landscaping

  7. Allowed10 November 2022· minor3291603
    The Three Ashes, Boxley Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9JG

    Residential development (consideration of access only)

  8. Allowed10 November 2022· minor3283952
    Chegworth Lane Harriestsham, Maidstone , Kent, ME17 1DB

    Construction of 6 no. one bedroom tourist lodges

  9. Dismissed26 October 2022· householder3303783
    1 Mount Villa, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6JJ

    the creation of a new access to front, forming permeable block paved driveway for two cars, works to include excavation of ground to meet road level and erection of retaining wall

  10. Dismissed26 October 2022· householder3300251
    Hollymead 38 Franklin Drive, Weavering , Kent, ME14 5SY

    a first-floor side extension

  11. Allowed26 October 2022· householder3299822
    28A Manor Rise, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DB

    the construction of an annexe in the rear garden

  12. Allowed24 October 2022· minor3286108
    72 West Park Road, Maidstone, ME15 7AG

    proposed demolition of existing garages and creation of 1 new dwelling complete with new vehicle crossover and off-street parking

  13. Dismissed13 October 2022· householder3298094
    April Cottage Bow Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6AJ

    described on the planning application form as “demolition of the existing conservatory and the construction of a two storeys extension at the south of the property to accommodate a new living room at ground floor and a bathroom and larger bedrooms at first floor

  14. Allowed10 October 2022· other3277293
    Bicknor Farm, Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3NG

    Demolition of a curtilage listed building at Bicknor Farm to allow for a new residential development granted under planning application 20/500713/FULL

  15. Dismissed6 October 2022· householder3291518
    26 Hanmer Way, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0PA

    the erection of single storey extension

  16. Allowed26 September 2022· minor3290375
    16 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE

    the erection of a detached two-bedroom dwelling

  17. Dismissed21 September 2022· minor3287610
    Dancing Green Lenham Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9LG

    erection of vehicle workshop, training hub and drop in centre for military veterans and creation of new vehicle access

  18. Invalid8 September 2022· enforcement3239276
    Chestfields Marley Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BS

    Breach of conditions 2 and 8 of planning permission 14/504218/FULL ('additional mobile home and day room and demolition of former piggeries') limiting the number of caravans and restricting occupation to named gypsy occupiers

  19. Dismissed8 September 2022· minor3238603
    The Mellows Marley Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BS

    described on the application form as: Retention of dayroom, demolition of utility block, retention of re-sited mobile home

  20. Dismissed26 August 2022· major3283194
    Land North of Green Lane and East of Church Street, Maidstone , Kent

    ‘Outline application for the erection of 3No. Self Build residential dwellings with associated landscaping, drainage and earthworks and creation of new access from Beresford Hill/Church Lane with all other matters reserved.’

  21. Allowed25 August 2022· minor3291481
    The Rectory Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AP

    residential development with all matters reserved except access

  22. Allowed23 August 2022· minor3287194
    Land at Paradi, Dickley Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2DD

    ‘demolition of existing annexe and erection of a single dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and environmental enhancements’

  23. Allowed29 July 2022· minor3275550
    1 Whiteacres, Marden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0JG

    the provision of an access point

  24. Allowed19 July 2022· minor3279807
    Yelsted Court Barn, Yelsted Lane, Sittingbourne, ME9 7UT

    described on the application form as ‘Part retrospective change of use of existing garden to provide shepherd's hut holiday-let accommodation’

  25. Allowed8 July 2022· householder3283950
    Land Rear of 579, 579A & 579B, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DG

    construction of a detached two bedroom dwelling with associated access and parking

  26. Dismissed8 July 2022· minor3272436
    Land off Forest Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6FG

    3 x 4-bedroom dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping

  27. Dismissed5 July 2022· minor3288641
    Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Kent, ME17 4PS

    for 6 dwellinghouses with associated landscaping and access

  28. Dismissed30 June 2022· minor3279074
    Scragged Oak Farm Scragged Oak Road, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3HJ

    the demolition of existing buildings within the site and construction of two residential dwellings with associated access, parking, drainage and landscaping

  29. Allowed29 June 2022· householder3291355
    Island View The Street, Wormshill, Sittingbourne, ME9 0UB

    ‘garage & room over (residential use) and repositioned driveway and site entrance’

  30. Dismissed24 June 2022· minor3277626
    Birch Cottage, Maidstone Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0RG

    ‘Replacement of stable building and barn, which have planning permission for use as three holiday-lets, with a new, smaller building for use as a single holiday let.’

  31. Dismissed14 June 2022· householder3292048
    Cherry Lodge Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY

    the proposed conversion to two storey house with attic

  32. Notice varied and upheld14 June 2022· enforcement3264812
    Land South of Benover Road, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AZ

    without planning permission the material change of use of the Land for a residential use including the stationing of caravans and associated operational works including the laying of hardsurfacing

  33. Dismissed8 June 2022· minor3286828
    Stable at Stud Farm, Dunn Street Road, Bredhurst, Kent, ME7 3NA

    conversion of an existing stable at Stud Farm to provide a new two bedroom dwelling with associated parking, landscaping, private amenity space and external store

  34. Dismissed24 May 2022· minor3286695
    Cocketts Bimbury Lane, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, ME9 7QX

    demolition of existing house and outbuildings and construction of new house

  35. Dismissed23 May 2022· householder3286525
    1 Wallett Court Cottages, Southernden Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LN

    demolition of existing outbuildings and pergola, erection of a two storey side and rear extension

  36. Dismissed23 May 2022· minor3278941
    The Finches Caravan and Camping Site, Chartway Street, East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3DN

    a change of use of land and the stationing of 12 no. holiday cabins, landscaping and access

  37. Unknown20 April 2022· minor3242701
    Oak Tree Farm, Lenham Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LG
  38. Allowed20 April 2022· minor3219674
    Oak Tree Farm, Lenham Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LG

    change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for two gypsy families with a total of 3 caravans including no more than 2 static caravans/mobile homes

  39. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237880
    Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  40. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237878
    Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  41. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237877
    Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  42. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234689
    Plot 27, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  43. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234687
    Plot 27, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  44. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234685
    Plot 26, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  45. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234682
    Plot 26 , Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  46. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233968
    Land at Plot 24, On the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8FT
  47. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233967
    Land at Plot 17, On the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  48. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233837
    Plot 27 on the Riverside Area Off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  49. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233835
    Plot 30 on the Riverside Area Off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent , ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  50. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233751
    Land at Plot 28 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  51. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233750
    Land at Plot 28 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
  52. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233749
    Land at Plot 28 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  53. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233632
    Plot 30, Riverside Area Off, Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  54. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233631
    Plot 30 on the Riverside Area off Unicums Lane, Maidstone , Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  55. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233260
    Plot 16 on the Riverside Area off, Unicems Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9LY
  56. Split Decision22 March 2022· enforcement3233258
    Plot 16 on the Riverside Area off, Unicems Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9LY

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  57. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233145
    Plot 12 Riverside, Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  58. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233070
    Plot 20, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  59. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233069
    Plot 19, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  60. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3232568
    Quince, Plot13 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  61. Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3231798
    Plot 30, Le Chat Noir , On the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT

    Unauthorised material change of use of land from natural riverbank to individual leisure/garden purposes and siting of home mooring facilities together with associated works including storage buildings, mooring facilities, garden structures, fencing, gates and other means of enclosure

  62. Dismissed28 February 2022· householder3280658
    3 Rose Cottages, Maidstone Road, Nettlestead, Kent, ME18 5HB

    Demolition of existing temporary timber structure and erection of part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension

  63. Dismissed25 February 2022· minor3277503
    Land Adjacent To 31 Willington Street , Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8JR

    erection of a two-storey, three-bedroom, detached dwelling with parking

  64. Dismissed22 February 2022· householder3280599
    18 Lancet Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9RX

    erection of a first and second floor rear extension together with roof alterations and roof lights (Resubmission of 20/502369/FULL)

  65. Dismissed14 February 2022· minor3282055
    Land Adj 1 Bannister Road, Maidstone, ME14 2JY

    Creation of one dwelling on land adjacent to 1 Bannister Road

  66. Dismissed14 February 2022· major3270846
    1 Gleaming Wood Drive, Chatham, ME5 8XT

    erection of 115 dwellings together with associated infrastructure, open space, landscaping and access works

  67. Allowed9 February 2022· householder3285892
    36 Medway Avenue, Yalding, Maidstone, ME18 6JN

    We have had a 6ft fence erected at part of the boundary of our property to replace a hedge that according to KCC didn't comply with their regulations, As it was taking over too much of the footpath. After consulting professionals it was apparent that the hedge could not be cut back to the boundary line as being Ivy it would have just fallen over leaving us with no security to our property. We live on the end of the street with a wrap around garden that is in use by our children and pets all the time which is why we require the fence to allow them to stay safe whilst enjoying their own garden. KCC were informed of our plan to replace the hedge with a fence and at no point advised that we had to consider height due to its position or else I would not have taken the

  68. Dismissed7 February 2022· householder3287738
    2 Boxley Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2DJ

    Composite eco fence erected at 1.9 metres high around the boundary of the property, adjacent to public footpath

  69. Allowed7 February 2022· householder3279854
    13 Gresham Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4EY

    Construction of a garage

  70. Notice upheld31 January 2022· enforcement3255448
    S & B Car and Van Hire Limited, Forstal Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0QE

    without planning permission, the unauthorised change of use of the land to the use for commercial vehicle hire considered to be a Sui Generis use, with integral operational development including the laying of hardstanding, erection of boundary treatments and siting of an office unit. Which is contrary to both national guidance and local development policies

  71. Dismissed28 January 2022· minor3271239
    Domus Corrodian Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY

    the erection of ‘1no. Self-build 3-bedroom dwelling of high sustainability and design quality

  72. Allowed24 January 2022· minor3275996
    Lewis Court Cottage Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4LF

    the erection of a detached dwelling with parking and landscaping

  73. Notice varied and upheld24 January 2022· enforcement3270626
    Land at Tanner Farm Caravan Park, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9ND

    Erection of multi-use building including reception/shop, store, kitchen area and tractor/implement store as shown on Design and Access Statement and drawing no.2191/P/30 A received 09/05/13 and drawing no. 2191/P/31 A received 09/05/13

  74. Dismissed12 January 2022· minor3277959
    The Packhouse, Queen Street, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PJ

    the construction of 2 detached dwellings

  75. Dismissed10 January 2022· householder3277910
    Faith Cottage, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JT

    to remove existing garage roof and replace with a new pitched roof with front-facing dormers and fit new first floor window in west-facing gable. The new first floor to be used as an office

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