2 Malthouse Cottages Maidstone Road Wateringbury Kent ME18 5EJ

Awaiting decision 26/501582/TCA
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
ME18 5EJ

Description

Conservation area notification to fell one (T1) Liquid amber and to reduce the crown of one (T2) Maple from a height of 9m to 6m

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