7 Faversham Road Lenham Kent ME17 2PN Data via plota.co.uk

26/501349/FULL - Full Refused

Proposal

Erection of a two storey attached dwelling to form a pair of semi-detached properties, including erection of a two storey rear extension to the existing dwelling. Erection of a detached bungalow to the rear. Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Consultation
2 Jun 2026
Refused
17 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME17 2PN
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs
Parish
Lenham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
On Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14783254
Site notice
2 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#58 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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