Maidstone is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #25 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #25 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

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