Macknade Farm Shop Selling Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XF

Awaiting decision 26/501050/FULL
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME13 8XF

Description

Change of use of existing barn to Class E use, including installation of an internal mezzanine floor and external alterations to include windows and doors, and renew cladding/roof to facilitate relocation of an existing veterinary practice and associated office accommodation within the Macknade site.

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