52 Ospringe Street Faversham Kent ME13 8TN

Awaiting decision 26/500784/LBC

Council

Maidstone

Date received

2 Mar 2026

Date validated

2 Mar 2026

Postcode

ME13 8TN

Description

Listed Building Consent to expose fireplace to rear bedroom on first floor, installation of free standing stove, and ventilated cap to chimney pot.

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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