92-94 Week Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RL

Awaiting decision 26/501478/FULL
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME14 1RL

Description

Refurbishment of shopfront to include a full redecoration of the existing shopfront, fascia board and windows & doors, including the low-level render. New fully glazed access door installed finished with frosted vinyl. Retention of all advertisements with the respraying of the projecting sign.

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