Holbeam Cottage Stalisfield Road Stalisfield Kent ME13 0HN

Awaiting decision 26/501653/FULL

Extensions & alterations

Council

Maidstone

Date received

30 Apr 2026

Date validated

30 Apr 2026

Postcode

ME13 0HN

Description

Pitched roof to replace existing flat roof to single-storey garage/utility; formation of new side entrance on the north-east elevation by lowering an existing window opening; replacement of existing side door with glazed panel; repair of lean-to roof; repair of roof valley in lead; reinstatement of chimney pots; repair and redecoration of existing windows; repainting of external brickwork; and reconfiguration of existing internal stair in existing stairwell.

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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