Land North Of Forge Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7AE
Awaiting decision
26/500852/OUT
Description
Outline Planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for formation of a new vehicular access from Forge Lane and the erection of up to 101no. dwellings, including affordable housing, car parking, public open space, landscape planting, surface water drainage facilities, pumping station, highway improvements and ancillary development.
6.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#62 of 282
Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 282. 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%) #233 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #198 of 282
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #34 of 282
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #45 of 282
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