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Planning appeals in Maidstone Borough Council, 2026
58 appeals decided in 2026, 46% 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 October 2026601053621 Tasker Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8NZ
the installation of a dropped kerb
- Allowed27 October 2026· other6015190Little Southernden, Southernden Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LL
- Allowed27 October 2026· minor6011721Loxley House, Gravelly Bottom Road, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3NT
demolition of the existing dwelling Loxley House and the erection of replacement dwelling with amenity space, landscaping and access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/502642/FULL, dated 29 August 2024, in order to allow for a change of the design and the external appearance of the approved dwelling
- Allowed27 October 2026· other6011076Little Southernden, Southernden Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LL
- Allowed26 October 2026· major6010539Land Rear Of 58 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4HN
extension of existing C2 extra care development to provide 18 new units, extension of existing clubhouse, landscape scheme, roads and associated works
- Allowed5 October 2026· major6008294Land West of Lodge Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0RQ
Hybrid Planning Application consisting of: Full application for the erection of 81no. residential dwellings, ancillary structures, new access road from Lodge Road, internal roads, car parking, landscaping and public open space, drainage features, and associated works. Outline application for the erection of a commercial unit of up to 1000sqm and associated access and parking (all matters reserved apart from access)
- Quashed On Legal Grounds28 September 20263378504Pear View, Symonds Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HA
- Dismissed28 September 202660107271 Boxley Oast, Street Farm, Boxley, ME14 3DR
alterations to existing detached garage building, including height increase and roof alterations to provide home office and storage space within the roof void, with 2no. dormers to the front elevation and 3no. conservation roof windows to the rear elevation
- Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6007158Brishing Court Farm, Brishing Lane, Maidstone, ME17 4NF
change of use of agricultural land (part of former traditional orchard) to residential use and erection of self-build single storey dwelling
- Allowed21 September 2026· householder60123982 Meadow Gardens, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4FP
Formation of a new vehicular access and driveway to serve Plot 1, including permeable block paving, adjustment of kerbs, post and rail fencing, hedge and tree relocation
- Dismissed7 September 2026· major6005653Medvale House, Mote Road, Maidstone, ME15 6AH
Change of use of Medvale House to 87 residential apartments, including associated infrastructure works, communal areas and amenity spaces
- Dismissed20 August 2026· minor6003947Land South East Of Kildale, Maidstone Road, Headcorn, TN27 9PT
Change of use of land to 1 no. plot residential Gypsy site to include fencing, hardstanding, cesspit and soft landscaping
- Dismissed5 August 2026· minor3364165Minton House, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AS
- Allowed30 July 202660092362 Vale Road, Loose, Maidstone, ME150EP
Change of use of land from agricultural use to residential curtilage (retrospective)
- Dismissed23 July 20266007082Rhode Farm, Seed Road, Otterden, ME9 0NN
described in the application form as ‘erection of an agricultural dwelling with associated garden and parking
- Notice upheld17 July 2026· enforcement3377356Stephens Bridge Field, Water Lane, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9JP
without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a mixed residential use and keeping of horses, comprising the stationing of mobile homes and touring caravans, together with associated operational development, including the laying of hard surfacing, substantial raising of land levels, extensive excavation works and the formation of an access
- Dismissed15 July 20266004796Land Adjoining to Homewell House, Maidstone Road Service Road West, Sutton Valence Maidstone, ME173LS
erection of 6 no. new build homes with associated parking, landscaping and access via new vehicle crossover
- Dismissed3 July 2026· householder6007834Pilgrims Garth, Pilgrims Way, Hollingbourne, ME17 1UT
a loft conversion
- Dismissed3 July 2026600751317 Reginald Road, Maidstone, ME16 8EX
a change of use from (Class C4) 6 Bedroom HMO to (Sui Generis) 7 Bedroom HMO
- Planning permission granted22 June 2026· enforcement3377362Lenwood, Polhill Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1LG
(a) Without planning permission the stationing of 7 additional caravans for residential purposes facilitated by the raising of ground levels, laying of hardstanding and associated paraphernalia including concrete bases and any subterranean features such as oil tanks, sewage treatment tanks and utilities. (b) Without planning permission the erection of two brick pillars and gates above 1m in height adjacent to a highway
- Dismissed22 June 2026· householder60098361 Mount Lane, Bearsted, ME14 4DD
the construction of a single storey front extension
- Dismissed22 June 20266004150Land at Vicarage Road, Yalding, ME18 6DS
Permission in Principle (PiP) for three self-build and custom build dwellinghouse plots in a phased manner
- Allowed18 June 2026· minor60048383 Manor Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4BY
construction of a detached bungalow with access and crossover
- Planning permission granted10 June 2026· enforcement3347386Land at The Meadows, Lenham Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LG
without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land for a residential use including the stationing of caravans and associated paraphernalia and operational works including the laying of hard standing, plainings/shingle and subterranean features
- Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6005197Land North West Of Boarley Lane, Sandling, ME14 3BU
permission in principle application for the erection of up to 9 No. dwellings
- Dismissed28 May 2026· householder6006493Eylesden Hall, Chart Road, Chart Sutton, Kent, ME17 3RF
described on the planning application form as “New roof-level dormer to the side elevation, two new roof dormer windows to the rear elevation, the replacement and enlargement of windows and associated landscape works
- Allowed30 April 2026· householder600751731 Woodlands, Boxley, Kent, ME5 9JX
the erection of a detached three bay garage with usable loft space
- Notice varied and upheld24 April 2026· enforcement33647405 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG
described in the application form as ‘Roof alterations, including rear dormer (retrospective)’
- Notice varied and upheld24 April 2026· enforcement33647383 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG
- Unknown24 April 2026· householder33630253- 5 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG
- Dismissed10 April 2026· householder3373706Old Shelve Farm, The Dairy, Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2DT
the addition of four new rooflights
- Dismissed1 April 2026· householder6005068Hatchgate House, Mill Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AR
retrospective application for existing entrance gates and boundary fencing
- Dismissed31 March 2026· householder60043414 Trumans Farm Cottages, Willow Lane, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PF
the removal of 2no. shipping containers and erection of a double garage with store above
- Allowed31 March 2026· householder6003638Ivy House, 4 Brenchley Field, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1WS
erection of a detached car barn/garden store
- Dismissed31 March 2026· minor3376954Land East of Water Lane, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9JP
6 number static units, space for 6 number touring caravans and associated parking, 2 facility blocks all for gypsy and traveller use
- Dismissed31 March 2026· minor3375683Land to the Rear of the Taj of Kent, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS
‘proposed residential development of 4no. dwellings on land r/o Taj of Kent’
- Dismissed30 March 2026· householder6004416Ridgeways, Cripple Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6DN
roof alterations to create first floor and insertion of rooflights together with two storey rear extension with ground floor canopy and first floor balcony. Erection of a single storey front extension
- Allowed30 March 2026· minor6002811Longton Manor, Stockbury Valley, Stockbury, ME9 7QN
Change of use of land for the stationing of 9 static caravan pitches, to be occupied by Gypsy and Traveller families, with associated hard surfacing/parking
- Allowed27 March 2026· minor600307085 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JN
change of use from C4 6 bedroom 6 person HMO to sui generis 8 bedroom 8 person HMO
- Dismissed24 March 2026· householder600228740 Lower Fant Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8EA
a two and a half storey rear extension including a dormer and updates to the lower ground floor, internal alterations and minor updates to landscaping
- Dismissed13 March 2026· householder60037874 Hare And Hounds Cottages, Hawkenbury Road, Hawkenbury, TN12 0DZ
alteration alterations to existing established C3 Barn by rising the ridge. Improvements to the operational use of the facility
- Split Decision13 March 2026· major3374530Land North of Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2GT
- Allowed13 March 2026· major3374529Land North of Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2GT
- Dismissed13 March 2026· minor3372369The Depot, Sandway Road, Kent, Sandway, ME17 2NE
‘the proposal is seeking retrospective consent for the erection of a 6.83m high 'Zappa Shelter' which comprises of 2no. 40ft shipping containers spaced at 11.12m apart with tubular steel framed truss system, to bridge over the gap, and a white poly-fibre covering which enclose the space’
- Dismissed11 March 2026· minor3373330Land at Lawton Place, Benover Road, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AU
- Allowed2 March 2026· minor3375644Plot 8, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EN
for the erection of a 5 storey self-storage facility (class B8) for 7,097m² of floorspace over five floors, with landscaping, 16 parking spaces, access, and associated works
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3374780Land West Of The Watermil , West Street, Hunton, Kent, ME15 0RQ
demolition of existing timber storage shed and erection of a detached garage and storage building
- Allowed23 February 2026· other336741733 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RX
described on the application form as ‘Alterations to the ground floor commercial unit to improve layout and accessibility. New disabled ramp/ access to the rear of the site. Creation of 3 no. flats at first floor level. Creation of new access and egress. A ssociated landscaping and parking.’1
- Allowed23 February 2026· minor336741333 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RX
described on the application form as ‘Alterations to the ground floor commercial unit to improve layout and accessibility. New disabled ramp/ access to the rear of the site. Creation of 3 no. flats at first floor level. Creation of new access and egress. A ssociated landscaping and parking.’1
- Allowed20 February 2026· minor3376111Yelsted Farm, Yelsted Road, Yelsted, ME9 7UT
erection of a day room
- Allowed10 February 2026· major3376250Former Syngenta Works, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HJ
approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale sought) for Phase D for the erection of 4no. commercial buildings, comprising 64 units with associated access, parking and landscaping pursuant to 23/502119/OUT
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373627Land at The Meadows, Lenham Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373626Plot 10 The Meadows, Lenham Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373625Plot 2 The Meadows, Lenham Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373623Vale End, The Meadows, Lenham Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373622Tiffany's Lodge, Plot 1 Ash Gardens, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373621Annies Garden, Plot 2 The Meadows, Headcorn, TN27 9LG
change of use of land to provide a single pitch, comprising a static home and touring caravan pitch, for residential use by Gypsies or Travellers within an existing Gypsy and Traveller site (part retrospective). Appeal B:
- Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3374064Land Adjacent to 16 Lucks Way, Marden, Kent, TN12 9QW
a new build 2 bed detached house
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