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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.

  1. Dismissed29 October 20266010536
    21 Tasker Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8NZ

    the installation of a dropped kerb

  2. Allowed27 October 2026· other6015190
    Little Southernden, Southernden Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LL
  3. Allowed27 October 2026· minor6011721
    Loxley 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

  4. Allowed27 October 2026· other6011076
    Little Southernden, Southernden Road, Headcorn, TN27 9LL
  5. Allowed26 October 2026· major6010539
    Land 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

  6. Allowed5 October 2026· major6008294
    Land 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)

  7. Quashed On Legal Grounds28 September 20263378504
    Pear View, Symonds Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HA
  8. Dismissed28 September 20266010727
    1 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

  9. Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6007158
    Brishing 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

  10. Allowed21 September 2026· householder6012398
    2 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

  11. Dismissed7 September 2026· major6005653
    Medvale 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

  12. Dismissed20 August 2026· minor6003947
    Land 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

  13. Dismissed5 August 2026· minor3364165
    Minton House, High Street, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0AS
  14. Allowed30 July 20266009236
    2 Vale Road, Loose, Maidstone, ME150EP

    Change of use of land from agricultural use to residential curtilage (retrospective)

  15. Dismissed23 July 20266007082
    Rhode Farm, Seed Road, Otterden, ME9 0NN

    described in the application form as ‘erection of an agricultural dwelling with associated garden and parking

  16. Notice upheld17 July 2026· enforcement3377356
    Stephens 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

  17. Dismissed15 July 20266004796
    Land 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

  18. Dismissed3 July 2026· householder6007834
    Pilgrims Garth, Pilgrims Way, Hollingbourne, ME17 1UT

    a loft conversion

  19. Dismissed3 July 20266007513
    17 Reginald Road, Maidstone, ME16 8EX

    a change of use from (Class C4) 6 Bedroom HMO to (Sui Generis) 7 Bedroom HMO

  20. Planning permission granted22 June 2026· enforcement3377362
    Lenwood, 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

  21. Dismissed22 June 2026· householder6009836
    1 Mount Lane, Bearsted, ME14 4DD

    the construction of a single storey front extension

  22. Dismissed22 June 20266004150
    Land at Vicarage Road, Yalding, ME18 6DS

    Permission in Principle (PiP) for three self-build and custom build dwellinghouse plots in a phased manner

  23. Allowed18 June 2026· minor6004838
    3 Manor Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4BY

    construction of a detached bungalow with access and crossover

  24. Planning permission granted10 June 2026· enforcement3347386
    Land 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

  25. Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6005197
    Land North West Of Boarley Lane, Sandling, ME14 3BU

    permission in principle application for the erection of up to 9 No. dwellings

  26. Dismissed28 May 2026· householder6006493
    Eylesden 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

  27. Allowed30 April 2026· householder6007517
    31 Woodlands, Boxley, Kent, ME5 9JX

    the erection of a detached three bay garage with usable loft space

  28. Notice varied and upheld24 April 2026· enforcement3364740
    5 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG

    described in the application form as ‘Roof alterations, including rear dormer (retrospective)’

  29. Notice varied and upheld24 April 2026· enforcement3364738
    3 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG
  30. Unknown24 April 2026· householder3363025
    3- 5 Bower Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BG
  31. Dismissed10 April 2026· householder3373706
    Old Shelve Farm, The Dairy, Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2DT

    the addition of four new rooflights

  32. Dismissed1 April 2026· householder6005068
    Hatchgate House, Mill Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AR

    retrospective application for existing entrance gates and boundary fencing

  33. Dismissed31 March 2026· householder6004341
    4 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

  34. Allowed31 March 2026· householder6003638
    Ivy House, 4 Brenchley Field, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1WS

    erection of a detached car barn/garden store

  35. Dismissed31 March 2026· minor3376954
    Land 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

  36. Dismissed31 March 2026· minor3375683
    Land 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’

  37. Dismissed30 March 2026· householder6004416
    Ridgeways, 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

  38. Allowed30 March 2026· minor6002811
    Longton 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

  39. Allowed27 March 2026· minor6003070
    85 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JN

    change of use from C4 6 bedroom 6 person HMO to sui generis 8 bedroom 8 person HMO

  40. Dismissed24 March 2026· householder6002287
    40 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

  41. Dismissed13 March 2026· householder6003787
    4 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

  42. Split Decision13 March 2026· major3374530
    Land North of Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2GT
  43. Allowed13 March 2026· major3374529
    Land North of Old Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2GT
  44. Dismissed13 March 2026· minor3372369
    The 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’

  45. Dismissed11 March 2026· minor3373330
    Land at Lawton Place, Benover Road, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AU
  46. Allowed2 March 2026· minor3375644
    Plot 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

  47. Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3374780
    Land 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

  48. Allowed23 February 2026· other3367417
    33 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

  49. Allowed23 February 2026· minor3367413
    33 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

  50. Allowed20 February 2026· minor3376111
    Yelsted Farm, Yelsted Road, Yelsted, ME9 7UT

    erection of a day room

  51. Allowed10 February 2026· major3376250
    Former 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

  52. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373627
    Land 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:

  53. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373626
    Plot 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:

  54. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373625
    Plot 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:

  55. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373623
    Vale 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:

  56. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373622
    Tiffany'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:

  57. Allowed27 January 2026· minor3373621
    Annies 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:

  58. Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3374064
    Land Adjacent to 16 Lucks Way, Marden, Kent, TN12 9QW

    a new build 2 bed detached house

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