7 & 9 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5BJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/500937/FULL - Full Refused

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Consultation
17 Apr 2026
Refused
19 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Swale
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME14 5BJ
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Grove Green And Vinters Park
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
28 May 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Credo Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14759731
Site notice
17 Apr 2026
Press notice
16 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#269 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #283 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 73% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #283 of 292
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #288 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
24 decided
678
Total decisions
71 refused in 2025