Ridding Farm Headcorn Road Sandway Kent ME17 2ND

Awaiting decision 26/501298/LBC
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME17 2ND

Description

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.

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