Bossenden Farm London Road Dunkirk Kent ME13 9LL Data via plota.co.uk

26/501504/LBC - Listed Building Consent Refused

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for erection of single storey extension to the farmhouse, including internal and fenestration alterations. Erection of a detached glass house and double car port with storage. Demolition of the secondary garage block and lean-to attached to the existing barn. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions to the barn to provide ancillary accommodation. Repair of mortar and bricks when appropriate. Landscaping works including partial removal /repairs/ replacement to the retaining walls and installation of new entrance gates. Erection of decking to existing pond creation of vegetable garden, paved terrace and brick paths. Alterations to Courtyard. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
29 Apr 2026
Refused
16 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
ME13 9LL
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Boughton And Courtenay
Parish
Dunkirk
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Hollaway Studio

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14413699
Site notice
29 Apr 2026
Press notice
30 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