2 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RP Data via plota.co.uk

26/500903/FULL - Full Approved

Proposal

Partial demolition of building to rear, external alterations to existing building frontage, erection of two additional storeys above existing building, and erection of 3-storey infill development to rear of main building (fronting onto Tonbridge Road), to create 9(no) self-contained residential apartments; and to retain and extend the existing commercial floor space (Use Class E) at ground floor level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Approved
26 May 2026

Approved on 26 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME16 8RP
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
Allington And Bridge
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
EA Town Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-13666594
Site notice
22 Apr 2026
Press notice
9 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #175 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #34 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #55 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,110
Total decisions
181 refused in the year to March 2026