35 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/502922/FULL - Full Awaiting decision
DemolitionExtensions & alterationsNew homes

Proposal

Erection of a detached two-storey self-build dwelling with associated access improvements, parking, landscaping and ancillary works following demolition of the existing garage and rear brick boundary wall. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 17 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 12 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 12 Nov 2026, from Maidstone's recent demolitions. Comments are open until 22 Oct 2026.

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Documents 5

Statements & assessments 3

PDF Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement Arboricultural Report · 15 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Heritage Statement Heritage Statement · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Planning Statement · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF CIL Form 1 Section 106 / CIL Document · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 4

Grade II listed: 35, Ashford Road
List entry 1273958 · 3 m away · 2 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Local nature reserve 98 m away: River Len
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Maidstone built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 24 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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27 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP

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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME14 5DP
Received
around 17 Sept 2026
Validated
17 Sept 2026
Ward
Grove Green And Vinters Park
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kentec Draughting Services Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Maidstone usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
67%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
156decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Maidstone in the last twelve months, from validation. Maidstone decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15086984
Comments by
22 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
1 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
12 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
37C Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Erection of 2 storey side extension and loft conversion to habitable space. Rear dormer w…
24/504236/FULL
2024 Approved
37C Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Erection of 2 storey side extension and loft conversion to habitable space. Rear dormer w…
24/504236/FULL
2024 Approved
27 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 3no. windows, repairs and maintenance to remai…
24/501779/LBC
2024 Approved
27 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 3no. windows, repairs and maintenance to remai…
24/501779/LBC
2024 Approved
Brora Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DR
Erection of garage.
23/505147/FULL
2024 Approved
Brora Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DR
Erection of garage.
23/505147/FULL
2023 Refused
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DS
Creation of new car park including hard landscaping and gabion retaining walls.
23/504840/FULL
2023 Refused
Brora Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DR
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of concrete garage.
23/503891/LAWPRO
2023 Approved
Flats 3 And 4 35 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Builidng Consent for heritage window refurbishment and secondary glazing.
23/501465/LBC
2023 Approved
33 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of windows and installation of secondary glazin…
23/500879/LBC
2023 Approved
Telecommunications Unit At Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DL
Prior Notification for Electronic Communications for installation of 15.0m Phase 8 Monopo…
23/501215/TNOT56
2021 Approved
37 Ashford Road Maidstone ME14 5DP
Submission of Details to Discharge Condition 4 (Scheme of Landscaping) Subject to 21/5011…
21/502935/SUB
2021 Approved
Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane Maidstone ME14 5DS
Erection of 3-storey classroom block extension comprising of 2(no) science classrooms and…
21/501196/FULL
2021 Approved
37 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Creation of parking area to front and vehicular access with footpath crossover.
21/501173/FULL
2018 Approved
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for installation of internal secondary glazing to property.
18/503585/LBC
2018 Approved
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for installation of internal secondary glazing to property.
18/503585/LBC
2018 Refused
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for installation of secondary double glazing to the existing wind…
18/500571/LBC
2018 Refused
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Installation of secondary double glazing to the existing windows and replacement of two d…
18/500570/FULL
2018 Refused
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Listed Building Consent for installation of secondary double glazing to the existing wind…
18/500571/LBC
2018 Refused
31 Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DP
Installation of secondary double glazing to the existing windows and replacement of two d…
18/500570/FULL
2016 Approved
4 Lenfield Avenue Maidstone Kent ME14 5DU
Rear single storey and roof extensions
16/502893/FULL
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 statistics
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

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