Hartlip Stables Cox Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7UX Data via plota.co.uk

26/502908/ADJ - Adjoining Authority Consultation Approved

Proposal

Adjoining authority consultation from Swale Borough Council to Maidstone Borough Council: Conversion of existing stable block into a self-build residential dwelling with ancillary car parking with electric charging point, cycle space and bin storage facilities, together with ecology enhancements (26/502484/FULL). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Jul 2026
Approved
18 Aug 2026

Approved on 18 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Adjoining Authority Consultation
Postcode
ME9 7UX
Received
28 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch
Parish
Hartlip
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Aug 2026
Decision
No Objections
Decision date
18 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
26/502484/FULL
Env. assessment
No
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
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