The free appeal record
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.
- Dismissed29 December 2022· minor3293789Scragged 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
- Allowed16 December 2022· householder3296790Fulling Mill House Caring Lane, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TJ
an extension to an existing garage within the curtilage of a listed building
- Dismissed9 December 2022· minor32966841 Brickfield Cottages Cold Blow Lane, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LR
demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of 1 no. dwelling
- Dismissed29 November 2022· householder329545723 Lewis Court Drive, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4LQ
first floor side extension
- Dismissed24 November 2022· householder3290842The 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
- Dismissed18 November 2022· major3280082Unit 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
- Allowed10 November 2022· minor3291603The Three Ashes, Boxley Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9JG
Residential development (consideration of access only)
- Allowed10 November 2022· minor3283952Chegworth Lane Harriestsham, Maidstone , Kent, ME17 1DB
Construction of 6 no. one bedroom tourist lodges
- Dismissed26 October 2022· householder33037831 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
- Dismissed26 October 2022· householder3300251Hollymead 38 Franklin Drive, Weavering , Kent, ME14 5SY
a first-floor side extension
- Allowed26 October 2022· householder329982228A Manor Rise, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DB
the construction of an annexe in the rear garden
- Allowed24 October 2022· minor328610872 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
- Dismissed13 October 2022· householder3298094April 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
- Allowed10 October 2022· other3277293Bicknor 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
- Dismissed6 October 2022· householder329151826 Hanmer Way, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0PA
the erection of single storey extension
- Allowed26 September 2022· minor329037516 Hatherall Road, Maidstone, ME14 5HE
the erection of a detached two-bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed21 September 2022· minor3287610Dancing 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
- Invalid8 September 2022· enforcement3239276Chestfields 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
- Dismissed8 September 2022· minor3238603The 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
- Dismissed26 August 2022· major3283194Land 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.’
- Allowed25 August 2022· minor3291481The Rectory Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AP
residential development with all matters reserved except access
- Allowed23 August 2022· minor3287194Land 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’
- Allowed29 July 2022· minor32755501 Whiteacres, Marden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0JG
the provision of an access point
- Allowed19 July 2022· minor3279807Yelsted 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’
- Allowed8 July 2022· householder3283950Land Rear of 579, 579A & 579B, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DG
construction of a detached two bedroom dwelling with associated access and parking
- Dismissed8 July 2022· minor3272436Land off Forest Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6FG
3 x 4-bedroom dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping
- Dismissed5 July 2022· minor3288641Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Kent, ME17 4PS
for 6 dwellinghouses with associated landscaping and access
- Dismissed30 June 2022· minor3279074Scragged 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
- Allowed29 June 2022· householder3291355Island View The Street, Wormshill, Sittingbourne, ME9 0UB
‘garage & room over (residential use) and repositioned driveway and site entrance’
- Dismissed24 June 2022· minor3277626Birch 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.’
- Dismissed14 June 2022· householder3292048Cherry Lodge Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY
the proposed conversion to two storey house with attic
- Notice varied and upheld14 June 2022· enforcement3264812Land 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
- Dismissed8 June 2022· minor3286828Stable 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
- Dismissed24 May 2022· minor3286695Cocketts Bimbury Lane, Stockbury, Sittingbourne, ME9 7QX
demolition of existing house and outbuildings and construction of new house
- Dismissed23 May 2022· householder32865251 Wallett Court Cottages, Southernden Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LN
demolition of existing outbuildings and pergola, erection of a two storey side and rear extension
- Dismissed23 May 2022· minor3278941The 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
- Unknown20 April 2022· minor3242701Oak Tree Farm, Lenham Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LG
- Allowed20 April 2022· minor3219674Oak 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237880Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237878Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3237877Land at Plot 29 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234689Plot 27, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234687Plot 27, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234685Plot 26, Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3234682Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233968Land at Plot 24, On the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233967Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233837Plot 27 on the Riverside Area Off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233835Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233751Land at Plot 28 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233750Land at Plot 28 on the Riverside Area off Unicumes Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8FT
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233749Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233632Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233631Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233260Plot 16 on the Riverside Area off, Unicems Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9LY
- Split Decision22 March 2022· enforcement3233258Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233145Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233070Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3233069Plot 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3232568Quince, 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
- Notice varied and upheld22 March 2022· enforcement3231798Plot 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
- Dismissed28 February 2022· householder32806583 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
- Dismissed25 February 2022· minor3277503Land Adjacent To 31 Willington Street , Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8JR
erection of a two-storey, three-bedroom, detached dwelling with parking
- Dismissed22 February 2022· householder328059918 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)
- Dismissed14 February 2022· minor3282055Land Adj 1 Bannister Road, Maidstone, ME14 2JY
Creation of one dwelling on land adjacent to 1 Bannister Road
- Dismissed14 February 2022· major32708461 Gleaming Wood Drive, Chatham, ME5 8XT
erection of 115 dwellings together with associated infrastructure, open space, landscaping and access works
- Allowed9 February 2022· householder328589236 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
- Dismissed7 February 2022· householder32877382 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
- Allowed7 February 2022· householder327985413 Gresham Road, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4EY
Construction of a garage
- Notice upheld31 January 2022· enforcement3255448S & 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
- Dismissed28 January 2022· minor3271239Domus Corrodian Priory Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0EY
the erection of ‘1no. Self-build 3-bedroom dwelling of high sustainability and design quality
- Allowed24 January 2022· minor3275996Lewis Court Cottage Green Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4LF
the erection of a detached dwelling with parking and landscaping
- Notice varied and upheld24 January 2022· enforcement3270626Land 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
- Dismissed12 January 2022· minor3277959The Packhouse, Queen Street, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PJ
the construction of 2 detached dwellings
- Dismissed10 January 2022· householder3277910Faith 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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