7 & 9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ

Awaiting decision 26/500938/LBC
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
24 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME14 5BJ

Description

Listed Building Consent for the demolition of a non-original single-storey link extension. Erection of two-storey link extension and basement with lightwells and reconfiguration of the basement fire escape.

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