Ripple Manor Whitehall Road Thurnham Kent ME14 3LX

Awaiting decision 26/501097/LBC
Council
Date received
20 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME14 3LX

Description

To allow change of gable end projecting roof to a standard gable,alterations to windows within each gable, omission of windows to side wall of basement, and revised floor plan layout) pursuant to application 24/501761/LBC for - Listed Building Consent for erection of a single storey rear extension with full basement to main house and sunken pool terrace. Demolition of existing barn storage and stables and erection of a single storey extension and courtyard to existing cottage annexe

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