35 High Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1JH

Awaiting decision 26/501399/LBC
Council
Date received
14 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
ME14 1JH

Description

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.

Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#260 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #273 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 73% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #118 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 282
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #273 of 282
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #278 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
24 decided
678
Total decisions
71 refused in 2025