35 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1JH Data via plota.co.uk

26/501399/LBC - Listed Building Consent Awaiting decision

Proposal

Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including scaffolding to the front facade for access and temporary structural propping to front facade, structural repairs and reinstate render and finishes, remove signs and fascias and reinstate fascia and replace timber features with new. Removal of render finishes to inspect timber structure. Repair timbers to jettied timber facade and floor joists. Renovate windows to first and second floor. Repair laths and prepare for new render. Replace curved glass window. Repair and repaint ground floor window and door. Strip out interior to facilitate propping and removal existing timber floor and replace with new timber floor. Removal of hatch opening in basement and install a new ladder. Clean and treat main timber beams. . Renew electrical wiring and electrical board and fittings. Reinstate shop fittings and finishes. Install drainage channel externally. Clean and decant from site. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
ME14 1JH
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Ward
High Street
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14844148
Press notice
28 May 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