Ridding Farm Headcorn Road Sandway Kent ME17 2ND Data via plota.co.uk

26/501298/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single storey link extension between the listed farmhouse and the existing ancillary outbuilding, together with the conversion of the outbuilding to provide a ground floor WC/shower room and a small snug. Works to the ancillary outbuilding including insertion of a new window, 2no. conservation rooflights, and the replacement of the existing slate roof covering with plain clay tiles to better match the main farmhouse. Internal alterations are proposed within the kitchen of the farmhouse to remove modern interventions and create a new, more accessible utility space. In addition, replacement of all modern windows to the main farmhouse and outbuilding. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Consultation
23 Apr 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
ME17 2ND
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs
Parish
Lenham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
30 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kent Design Studio Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14832048
Site notice
23 Apr 2026
Press notice
23 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #225 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #175 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #34 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #55 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
136 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,110
Total decisions
181 refused in the year to March 2026