2 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RP

Awaiting decision 26/500903/FULL
Council
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME16 8RP

Description

Partial Demolition of building to rear. Erection of two additional storey's above existing building to provide 9 residential dwellings. Erection of a 3 storey infill development to the rear of the main building, fronting onto Tonbridge Road.

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#58 of 277

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 277. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #228 of 277
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #193 of 277
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #34 of 277
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #44 of 277
70%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,125
Total decisions
203 refused in 2025