Chegworth Mill Farm Chegworth Road Harrietsham Kent ME17 1DD Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Change of use of the existing arable land to the south of Chegworth Mill Farm to allow for a Glamping Site, comprising 8no. seasonal glamping units alongside the erection of a Farm Shop with associated storage, staff welfare facilities and provision of WC/shower and facilities with associated parking, access, and infrastructure including solar panels… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Full
Postcode
ME17 1DD
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Parish
Ulcombe
Case officer
Track to view
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
DHA Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14843197
Env. assessment
No
Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#66 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Maidstone is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Maidstone decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #241 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #205 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #26 of 292
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #47 of 292
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