Planning appeals in Maidstone Borough Council, 2025

a breach of condition imposed on planning permission ref MA/10/0704, allowed at appeal, Ref: APP/U2235/A/11/2166671, dated 17 May 2012

change of use of amenity land to curtilage of dwelling and erection of 1500mm timber fence panels and 300mm gravel boards as shown on plans

a four bed house

Demolition of outbuildings, removal of mobile home and removal of areas of hardstanding. Construction of seven dwellings with landscaping, car parking, garages, woodland and orchard planting and provision of open space. Alterations to vehicle access from A249 Sittingbourne Road. Retention of the White House and detached outbuilding

the creation of a new three bedroom attached dwelling

Demolition of double garage, store and outbuildings. Erection of 1no. self-build two storey dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping, provision of secure cycle parking facilities and rebuild of a section of the boundary wall.

demolition of all stables (9 in total), removal of longstanding lorry bodies and change of use of land from paddock to residential and wildflower meadow to allow the siting of 1 No. caravan

the erection of a single storey rear extension

application for part retrospective planning permission for the change of use of outbuilding to provide a holiday let, including outdoor shower and compost toilet, as well as the installation of drainage system”

a “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 buildi ng 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

without planning permission, the material change of use of land to a mixed use of keeping of horses and residential for Gypsies and Travellers including the stationing of caravans and associated operational works including the laying of hard surfacing, installation of a septic tank, erection of close boarded timber fencing and the erection of three stable buildings, two which are used as utility buildings

without planning permission, the material change of use from agricultural land to land being used for residential purposes facilitated by the stationing of a mobile home, a tourer and associated development including concrete bases, laying of hardcore to form a track and subterranean features such as oil tanks and sewage treatment tanks

Demolition of garden room/office & garage to allow new 2 bedroom dwelling to rear garden

a new site access

erection of a self-build single storey 4 bedroom bungalow with associated access and parking

a two-storey side extension

‘Single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front elevation roof lights, front elevation retaining wall and off street parking for 2no cars and dropped kerb to Mote Road.’

2 static units, 1 day room, and parking for 2 touring caravans with associated parking, all for gypsy and traveller use

change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling and associated operation development

for a dropped kerb, vehicle crossover and driveway

the change of use of part of ground floor and whole of first floor to a co-living HMO (Sui Generis) comprising 20no. bedrooms, associated communal facilities and bin and bike storage, including erection of a mansard roof to form second floor and insertion of 11no. front and side dormers

single storey rear kitchen extension

two static units, two day rooms (units are retrospective) for G&T use

the change of use of existing grass land to a glamping site comprising 6no. eco-pods with associated parking, access, cycle and bin stores, and landscaping

conversion of former public house into 1no 2 -bedroom flat and 3no 1- bedroom flats

Without planning permission, the material change of use of land for the operating of a commercial waste business including the storing of waste, machinery, equipment and tools

the siting of a caravan for use ancillary to the lawful agricultural use of the site

Erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated parking and landscaping including part demolition of existing unauthorised structure (part retrospective)

change of use of the land for the siting of 3no. static caravans and 3no. touring caravans for Gypsy/Traveller occupation as a single site, with associated hard and soft landscaping and habitat/biodiversity improvements

erection of a single storey rear extension and two

the erection of an agricultural storage barn, installation of solar roof panels and improvements to existing driveway

Erection of one detached, single-storey outbuilding and associated landscaping

a permanent agricultural workers dwelling to serve the essential needs of the holding

construction of detached ancillary annex

siting of 4no. additional mobile homes for Gypsy/Traveller occupation, retention of existing mobile home and day room (mobile home), and erection of storage building (Part Retrospective)

Change of use of the property from a dwellinghouse to an 8-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation

demolish three existing commercial buildings and erection of a rear extension and side canopy to one existing commercial building

the erection of a self-build two bedroom detached chalet bungalow with associated off street parking

Planning Application for the use of existing arable field to the southwest of Chegworth Mill Farm to be used as a ‘Glamping Site’, comprising 8no. seasonal glamping units, alongside the erection of a Farm Shop with associated storage, and staff welfare facilities and provision of WC/shower facilities for glamping tourists and provision of facilities, with associated parking, access and infrastructure

Demolition of existing stable block, erection of single storey 3 bedroom dwelling and erection of 3 No. stable block with associated hardstanding

Erection of 9 no 1, 2 and 3 bed affordable dwellinghouses for local people under the rural exception policy

the demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a detached dwelling of outstanding architectural quality and innovative design, together with associated access, landscaping and parking, and the creation of new driveway serving The Gables

change of use from ground floor Sui Generis (Public House) to Class E restaurant part retail facilities with ancillary Sui Generis use (Takeaway) without complying with conditions 2 and 6 attached to planning permission Ref: 23/502781/FULL

the erection of a part single storey, part two storey, side extension

Outline planning permission for the erection of a cattle yard and a new agricultural dwelling, with means of access to be considered and all other matters reserved, without complying with condition No 7 (agricultural occupancy condition) of permission Ref MA/05/1408

the provision of 2no. additional Gypsy/Traveller pitches

the change of use of stables to Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service uses)

Retention of lakes known as Bridges and Puma, retention and completion of part completed raised reservoir Lakes 1, 2 and 3 (all for angling purposes) along with a clubhouse and detailed landscaping scheme

Retrospective siting of a temporary rural workers dwelling for a temporary period of three years

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed siting of a caravan for use ancillary to the lawful agricultural use of the site

Change of use of Land for the stationing of 6no. additional static caravans, relocation of 1 no. Existing mobile home, retention of 1no. mobile home and erection of 1no. dayroom (following demolition of current) with associated access, parking and landscaping. Demolition of existing stables and existing day room

change of use of land to allow stationing of 9 No. mobile homes for gypsy/traveller occupation with associated amenity blocks, hard and soft landscaping and parking

4 new static units each with associated day room for Gypsy & Traveller use

a breach of Condition 2 of planning permission Ref: APP/U2235/C/15/3138039, granted on appeal, in respect of the matters stated in an enforcement notice (Ref: ENF/500852) issued on 2 October 2015

retention of curtilage listed wall. Erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling with associated works

for the replacement of the existing stable building to create a three bedroom holiday let, together with associated car parking and amenity space

the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling

the erection of a self build new detached dwelling following demolition of existing property and associated hard and soft landscaping

outline planning application for the demolition of outbuildings and erection of a single storey 3 bed dwelling with all matters reserved

the change of use of land to a mixed use for agriculture (existing) and as a residential caravan site for two gypsy families with a total of 4 caravans including 2 static caravans/mobile homes. The stationing of one storage container, laying of hard standing and creation of new access. The erection of post and rail fencing

the use of land for the stationing of holiday log cabins (13 twin-unit caravans) and associated bases, roads, decking, veranda, lighting and drainage details, plus use of existing vehicular access on to Pye Corner without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref APP/U2235/W/23/3323307, dated 2 February 2024

for Nine Dwellings Utilising Existing Access plus Landscaping and Provision of Open Space

Erection of 3 No. two-storey detached dwellings with four bedrooms, attached garages, bund and widening of existing vehicular access on to Vicarage Road with associated parking and landscaping

for the change of use of the garage to a habitable room, addition of a dormer in the loft and change of use of a single dwelling to an HMO

for the erection of a single storey dwelling with detached car port, parking and associated landscaping

Change of use of former agricultural building to a single dwellinghouse, with associated curtilage area and parking provision along with external alterations

Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the development of up to 115 no. dwellings (Use Class C3) with 40% affordable housing including demolition of existing buildings, new means of access into the site from Moat Road (not internal roads), short diversion to the public right of way (KH590), associated highway works, provision of public open space, provision of shelter to replace curtilage listed building, emergency /pedestrian access to Mill Bank, and associated infrastructure including surface water drainage (with related off site s278 highway works to Moat Road)

the ‘demolition of existing agricultural barn and erection of 2no. Chalet Bungalows, together with associated access, parking, landscaping and biodiversity/footpath enhancements’

‘redevelopment of Site for the conversion of an Office Building into 2no. dwellings and the erection of 2no. bungalows and 3no. dwellings (7no. Units)’

for the change of use from a poultry building to gym

the change of use of the old canteen to a 3-bedroomed detached property by a hip to gable rear roof extension, dormer addition to the West facing elevation with obscure window and two dormers to the East facing elevation and a new 4-bedroomed detached double storey residential dwelling

described on the application form as ‘the change of use of agricultural to residential under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).’

‘demolition of 2no. garages and 1no. timber structure. Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with access, parking, garden land, gates, associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements’

erection of fencing and change of surfacing materials

a sliding gate across a shared private access

‘replacement of existing external fine mesh shutter, with traditional open style external shutter with associated amendments to the shop fascia to reinstate the historic angled fascia’. Appeal B: APP/U2235/W/24/3349367 42 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NA

two storey rear extension, single storey and first storey side extension

the construction of 3No. new dwellings including amending access into the site from access track and associated amenities

for the demolition of an existing garage and the erection of 1 No three-bedroom dwelling (resubmission of 23/501057/FULL)

outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for the demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of 3No. dwellings and 2No. car barns with associated parking

demolition of 3no. garages, reconfiguration of garden land and the erection of 2no. detached dwellings with associated development at Carman’s Close, Loose, ME15 0DR

Change of use of land to a luxury holiday park to comprising 6no. hard standing pitches, 2no. safari lodges, swim pond, cycle store and conversion of existing agricultural barn to a reception building with associated access, parking, foul water package treatment plant, 2no. surface water attenuation ponds with landscaping and lighting