St Michaels C Of E Primary Junior School Douglas Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8ER

Awaiting decision 26/501265/COUNTY
Council
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME16 8ER

Description

County Application - Demolition of existing dilapidated SEN modular classroom building and construction of a new permanent single-storey timber frame SEN teaching block with mono-pitch roof, Cedral clad elevations, uPVC double glazed windows, powder-coated aluminium doors, and single ply roof covering. Works also include provision of new access ramp and steps, together with replacement of the existing timber canopy structure to match existing dimensions and design, incorporating polycarbonate roof panels.

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