Recently decided planning applications
This is a list of the planning applications decided in the week beginning 16 February 2026. You can also view a list of the applications received for the same period.
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Decision: Prior Approval Refused
Application Reference: 26/500214/AGRIC
Prior notification for demolition of existing concrete framed barn and erection of replacement with new steel framed barn. For its prior approval to: - Siting: design and external appearance.
Application Type: AGRIC
Status: Prior Approval Refused
Decision Date: 18/02/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Mr Townsend
Agent: Felix Lewis Architects Ltd
Address: Boughton Bottom Farm Lower Farm Road Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4DD
Parish: Boughton Monchelsea
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Decision: Approved
Application Reference: 25/503712/FULL
FULL
Application Type: Application Permitted
Status: 19/02/2026
Decision Date: Land North And South Of Granville Road Granville Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2BJ
Officer: Demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 9 two storey terrace dwellings: 1 two storey detached dwelling: four storey building with 8 apartments (18 dwellings in total): and parking.
Applicant: Richard Timms
Agent: Maidstone Borough Council
Address: Land Adjoining No.44 Gladstone Road
Parish: Robinson Escott Planning
Ward:
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/500072/ELEC
Replace the existing 50mm acc overhead wires with 100mm aac overhead wires between HV poles 722895 - 722890.
Application Type: ELEC
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Olga Gardiner
Applicant: UK Power Networks
Agent:
Address: Land Adjacent To Brishing Road Chart Sutton Maidstone Kent ME17 3SW
Parish: Chart Sutton
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Decision: Application Withdrawn
Application Reference: 24/502575/FULL
Change of use of land to equestrian: including the erection of a stable block with associated vehicular access track: an area of hardstanding and fencing.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Withdrawn by Applicant
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Andrew Cheale Discretionary Will Trust
Agent: Strutt And Parker
Address: Land North Of Lenham Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9AF
Parish: Headcorn
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504187/FULL
Demolition of 3(no) existing garages and greenhouse: reconfiguration of garden land: and erection of 2(no) detached dwellings with associated access and parking.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/02/2026
Officer: Kathryn Altieri
Applicant: Plaxtol Investment Ltd
Agent: DHA Planning
Address: Land At Carman's Close Loose Kent ME15 0DR
Parish: Loose
Ward: Loose And Linton
Decision: Application Withdrawn
Application Reference: 25/505129/FULL
Erection of a first floor extension over existing garage including external staircase.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Withdrawn by Applicant
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Mr D Anadolov
Agent: Building Design Studio
Address: Nursery House 1 Copper Tree Court Loose Kent ME15 9RW
Parish: Loose
Ward: Loose And Linton
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505179/FULL
Section 73 - Application for Removal of Conditions : Contamination 13 (Contamination): 14 (Closure Report) and 19 (Bus stop relocation) pursuant to application 24/500239/FULL for Erection of 3no. self-build dwellings with associated access and parking
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Sam Cowdry
Applicant: Mr Michael Montila
Agent: Mrs Rebecca Jarman
Address: School House Ashford Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1AJ
Parish: Harrietsham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505298/FULL
Section 73 - Application for Variation of Condition 3 (materials) pursuant to application 24/504743/FULL for - Erection of a steel portal frame agricultural storage building to allow use of colour Moorland Green (BS 12B21/ RAL 100 80 20) on all external walls and roof surface due to lack of availability of the approved colour.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 18/02/2026
Officer: Sam Cowdry
Applicant: Mr Martial Chaussy
Agent: Tangram
Address: Charity Farm Pilgrims Way Hollingbourne Kent ME14 3LX
Parish: Hollingbourne
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504805/FULL
Provision of permanent Edge protection around the roof solar array with retractable access ladder and a solar plant cage.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Ms Angela Welsford
Applicant: Maidstone Borough Council
Agent: Convert Energy Ltd
Address: Maidstone Borough Council Depot Bircholt Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9XY
Parish: Boughton Monchelsea
Ward: Leeds And Langley
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 24/505176/FULL
Change of use of former school annex into a residential dwelling: including alterations to fenestration: use of existing outbuildings as ancillary storage: creation of 2no. parking spaces: erection of fencing and gate: and associated soft landscaping.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Sean Scott
Applicant: Ms. R. Bennett
Agent: Andrew Wells Planning & Design
Address: School Annexe School Lane Maidstone Kent ME15 8DU
Parish:
Ward: Shepway
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/500571/FULL
Retrospective planning application for change of use of land for the stationing of 1no. static caravan and 2no. touring caravans for Gypsy/Traveller occupation: erection of utility/storage building and shed: installation of hardstanding: and creation of new access.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Mrs Tracy Lee
Agent: Perfect Pitch Planning Ltd
Address: Fairway B Church Hill Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4BU
Parish: Boughton Monchelsea
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504660/FULL
Erection of a three storey building containing 2no. two bedroom flats and 1no. one bedroom flat (revised scheme to 22/503492/FULL).
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Graham Parkinson
Applicant: Mr Mentor Bokciu
Agent: Architecture Design
Address: Site Rear Of 48 Mote Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6ET
Parish:
Ward: High Street
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 25/502235/FULL
Demolition of existing stables and shed: and erection of 18no. extra care retirement bungalows (Class C2) comprising 7no. semi-detached pairs (14no. total) and 4no. detached bungalows and a single storey rear extension to existing clubhouse: communal garden to include timber pavilion: with associated landscaping: access roads and parking.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Sean Scott
Applicant: Mr Steve Jarrett
Agent:
Address: Land Rear Of 58 Church Street Boughton Monchelsea Kent ME17 4HN
Parish: Boughton Monchelsea
Ward: Boughton Monchelsea And Chart Sutton
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/503251/FULL
Change of use of land for the stationing of 1no. mobile home and 1no. touring caravan for residential use: with associated dayroom: hardstanding and the creation of a new access.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: William Fletcher
Applicant: Thomas Down
Agent: Green Planning Studio LTD
Address: Land Off Sandway Road Sandway Kent ME17 2LU
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 24/504387/FULL
Change of use of land to form 1(no) pitch traveller site comprising 1(no) mobile home: 1(no) touring caravan and the erection of utility room with associated parking (Part retrospective).
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: Mr B Smith
Agent: WS Planning & Architecture
Address: 4 Ash Gardens Lenham Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9LG
Parish: Headcorn
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 24/505018/FULL
Retrospective application for change of use of land to a Gypsy/Traveller site including 1no. mobile: 1no. tourer: associated parking: fencing: landscaping and installation of package treatment plant.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Francis Amekor
Applicant: C Doherty
Agent: Prideaux Planners Ltd
Address: Land South Of Lenham Heath Road Lenham Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2BP
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505244/FULL
Conversion of part of the existing integral garage to form an en-suite mobility bedroom: retaining part as a mobility scooter garage. Including additional fenestration.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/02/2026
Officer: Michelle Kwok
Applicant: Mr Dylan Smith
Agent:
Address: Hidcote Kenward Road Yalding Kent ME18 6JP
Parish: Yalding
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504717/FULL
Erection of a single storey extension and raising the height of the existing flat roof.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/02/2026
Officer: Olga Gardiner
Applicant: Michael White
Agent: Mr Paul Fowler
Address: The Cottage Little Dane Thurnham Lane Thurnham Kent ME14 3LG
Parish: Thurnham
Ward: Boxley Downs
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505270/FULL
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory: erection of single storey rear extension: alterations to patio.
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Olga Gardiner
Applicant: Mr & Mrs King
Agent: MRW Design
Address: 58 Sheppey Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9SS
Parish: Loose
Ward: Loose And Linton
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505265/FULL
Demolition of existing carport and garage: construction of single storey side and rear extension with first floor side addition
Application Type: FULL
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Miss Katy Camp
Agent: JAT-Surv Ltd
Address: 36 Lincoln Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7JH
Parish:
Ward: Shepway
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 25/505196/LAWPRO
Lawful development certificate for proposed construction of rear facing roof dormer window
Application Type: LAWPRO
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Ms D Pindoria
Agent: Cadscapes Ltd
Address: 4 Tilden Cottages Tilden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9AY
Parish: Marden
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/503551/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a single storey rear extension (south).
Application Type: LAWPRO
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Mr T Thomson
Agent: Patrick Durr Associates
Address: The Converted Barn Thorn Road Marden Kent TN12 9LN
Parish: Marden
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505248/LAWPRO
Lawful development certificate for the proposed replacement of existing flat corrugated asbestos roof from an outbuilding and the install of a new pitched tiled roof with modern roof insulation with roof tiles to match that of the existing main property/dwelling including the addition of a rendered finish in lieu of masonry/brick.
Application Type: LAWPRO
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Laurence Leyden
Agent: KLEdesign
Address: Little Orchard Dean Street East Farleigh Kent ME15 0PU
Parish: East Farleigh
Ward: Coxheath And Farleigh
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 25/503949/LDCEX
Lawful Development Certificate existing - Land Used for the Showing and petting of animals with animal shelters and feeding facilities since 1991.
Application Type: LDCEX
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Graham Parkinson
Applicant: Tanner Farm CaravanPark
Agent:
Address: Tanner Farm Caravan Park Goudhurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9ND
Parish: Marden
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 25/503948/LDCEX
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use for the permanent siting of touring caravans in breach of condition on existing applications 87/1718 condition (v): 91/0402 condition 01: 93/1450 conditions 06 and 07.
Application Type: LDCEX
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Graham Parkinson
Applicant: Tanner Farm Caravan Park
Agent:
Address: Tanner Farm Caravan Park Goudhurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9ND
Parish: Marden
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Refused
Application Reference: 26/500251/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment Application for proposed amendment to the development seeks to relocate the approved location of the building by 3.5m to the south of its approved location: subject to 25/503210/FULL.
Application Type: NMAMD
Status: Refused
Decision Date: 18/02/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Mr Neil Durrant
Agent: Besant Planning
Address: Elphicks Barn Water Lane Hunton Kent ME15 0SG
Parish: Hunton
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504386/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7-(Construction Management Plan) subject to 23/505339/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Graham Parkinson
Applicant: Palace Estates Ltd
Agent:
Address: 6 Old School Close Lenham Kent ME17 2HD
Parish: Lenham
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/504754/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 - Materials: Subject to 25/503689/LBC
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 18/02/2026
Officer: Louise Welsford
Applicant: Mathew And Teresa Russell
Agent: Paul Fowler
Address: The Old Forge Ashford Road Broomfield Kent ME17 1PZ
Parish: Broomfield And Kingswood
Ward: Leeds And Langley
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/500902/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (brick detailing and window headers): subject to 21/502626/REM.
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 20/02/2026
Officer: Richard Timms
Applicant: Mr Paul Dadswell
Agent: DHA Planning
Address: Land South Of Sutton Road Langley Kent
Parish: Langley
Ward: Leeds And Langley
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505242/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 - Ecological Enhancement: Subject to 25/503621/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 16/02/2026
Officer: Ping Tye
Applicant: Design Quarter UK Ltd
Agent: Design Quarter UK Ltd
Address: Shiloh Lenham Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1NA
Parish: Ulcombe
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505127/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 - Materials: 4 - Rainwater goods and external pipework: 5 - External joinery: 6 - Building recording: 9 - Water efficiency: 12 - Landscaping scheme and 14 - Tree protection: Subject to 25/502002/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Sema Yurtman
Applicant: Rebecca Homfray
Agent: Alpha Design Studio Ltd
Address: Bedmonton Manor Farm Bedmonton Wormshill Kent ME9 0EH
Parish: Wormshill
Ward: Harrietsham
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 25/505285/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3- (enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/504330/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 18/02/2026
Officer: Yuqi Bi
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Cross & Brewer
Agent: SEHBAC Ltd
Address: Broadlea Amsbury Road Coxheath Kent ME17 4DN
Parish: Coxheath
Ward: Coxheath And Farleigh
Decision: Split - Part Allowed/Part Refused
Application Reference: 25/505131/SUB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8-(Site Development Scheme) 9-(landscaping) 10-(landscape details) 11-(enhancement of ecology) 12-( details of foul and surface water drainage) 13-(existing lighting) 15-(renewable sources of energy) subject to 25/503021/FULL
Application Type: SUB
Status: Part Permitted Part Refused
Decision Date: 16/02/2026
Officer: William Fletcher
Applicant: Miss Lisa Smith
Agent: Martin Potts Associates
Address: Potters Nursery Love Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9HL
Parish: Headcorn
Ward: Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/500267/TCA
Conservation Area Notification: - Lawson Cypress - Fell and replace with smaller trees: more suitable to the size of the garden and the proximity to the house.
Application Type: TCA
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Mr Mark Ashford
Agent:
Address: Elms Barn High Street Yalding Kent ME18 6HU
Parish: Yalding
Ward: Marden And Yalding
Decision: No Objections
Application Reference: 26/500392/TCA
Conservation Area Notification: 1) Yew located at NE boundary of Hoplands adjacent to Lower Road and neighbours garden. Work to cut back branches overhanging neighbour's garden and trim remainder of tree to suit. ( Photos Trees 1 and Trees 4) Tree 1 on plan. 2) Thuja located at northern boundary of Hoplands adjacent to Lower Road. Reduction in height of approx 30% to reduce wind sail and reduce risk of tree falling into traffic on Lower Road and to reduce conflict with adjacent fir tree. ( see Photos Trees 2 and Trees 4). Tree 2 on plan. 3) Holly tree located on northern boundary of Hoplands adjacent to Lower Road. Reduction in height by approximately 30% to reduce conflict with Thuja mentioned above and protect relationship between it and adjoining trees. (see Photo Trees 4). Tree 3 on plan.
Application Type: TCA
Status: No Objection
Decision Date: 19/02/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Mr Tim Gorman
Agent:
Address: Hoplands Lower Road East Farleigh Kent ME15 0JS
Parish: East Farleigh
Ward: Coxheath And Farleigh
Decision: Application Permitted
Application Reference: 26/500159/TPOA
Tree Preservation Order (22 of 2004) Application - T1 Horse Chestnut: Re-pollard & reduce by 3m (20m to 17m): T2 Horse Chestnut: Re-pollard (11m to 6m): T3/T4 Lime: Thin by 20% & lift to 5m from ground: G1: Consisting of 3 x Sycamore: 1 x Beech: 1 x Robinia: 1 x Holly. Lift to 5m from ground: T5 Oak: Lift to 3.5m & deadwood: T6 Lime: Lift to 5m. All works are for maintenance purposes and to create space underneath the tree to protect the tree from cars/pedestrians etc.
Application Type: TPOA
Status: Approved
Decision Date: 17/02/2026
Officer: Lewis Bedwell
Applicant: Barham Mews RTM Co. Ltd
Agent: Qualitree Services Ltd
Address: Barham Mews Tonbridge Road Teston Kent
Parish: Teston
Ward: Barming Heath And Teston
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