1 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/501525/FULL - Full Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of two storey side extension and insertion of obscure-glazed first floor window to rear. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
14 May 2026
✓
Consultation
8 Jun 2026
✗
Refused
9 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Documents 7

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Refused Decision · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Report MBC Delegated Report · 9 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF CIL Form 1 Section 106 / CIL Document · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Online Comment Neighbour Comments · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Site Notice Planning Notice · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME5 9JJ
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Ward
Boxley Downs
Parish
Boxley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
John Childs Architectural Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14873363
Site notice
8 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

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2025 Approved
20 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ
Erection of single storey front porch.
25/500112/FULL
2025 Approved
20 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ
Erection of single storey front porch.
25/500112/FULL
2024 Approved
2 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ
TPO application to fell one Birch (T1) to ground level; Crown reduce one Birch (T2) leavi…
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2024 Approved
2 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ
TPO application to fell one Birch (T1) to ground level; Crown reduce one Birch (T2) leavi…
24/504570/TPOA
2024 Approved
Amber House Cossington Road Boxley Kent ME5 9JB
Erection of a loft extension including rear dormer.
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2024 Approved
Amber House Cossington Road Boxley Kent ME5 9JB
Erection of a loft extension including rear dormer.
24/501663/FULL
2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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Erection of an open front porch.
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2024 Approved
4 The Covert Boxley Kent ME5 9JJ
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2024 Approved
Amber House Cossington Road Boxley Kent ME5 9JB
Erection of a Gazebo behind existing wall (retrospective).
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2024 Approved
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Erection of a Gazebo behind existing wall (retrospective).
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2020 Approved
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2017 Approved
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings