63 Wheeler Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1UB

Awaiting decision 26/501398/PNEXT
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME14 1UB

Description

Prior notification for a proposed single-storey rear extension which A) Extends 5.00 meters from rear wall of the original dwelling B) Has a maximum height of 3.00 meters from the natural ground level. C) has a height of 3.00 meters at the eaves from the natural ground level

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#58 of 277

Maidstone is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 277. 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%) #228 of 277
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #193 of 277
94%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #34 of 277
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #44 of 277
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