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26/502929/BGP - Biodiversity Gain Plan Approved
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Proposal

Submission of Biodiversity Gain Plan in relation to application . Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
30 Jul 2026
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Approved
24 Sept 2026

Approved on 24 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Documents 13

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Permitted BGP Decision · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Report MBC Delegated Report · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 10

PDF Principal Ecologist Consultee Comment · 9 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF MBC Ecology Officer Consultee Comment · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity metric spread Additional Information · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain Plan Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Habitat and Management Plan Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Ecological Features Management Plan Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting Schedule Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Biodiversity Implimentation and Maintenance Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Compliance Matrix Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Net Gain - Statement Biodiversity Survey/Report · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 30 Jul 2026 View ↗

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Associated applications 4

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Headcorn built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 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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Important details

Council
Maidstone
Application type
Biodiversity Gain Plan
Postcode
TN27 9TZ
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
30 Jul 2026
Ward
Headcorn And Sutton Valence
Parish
Headcorn
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
24 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ray Rhodes Associates

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15120148
Planning Portal ref
PP-15120148
Statutory expiry
24 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Land To The Rear Of 24A Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TZ
Erection of 9(no) bungalows to be occupied as age restricted retirement housing, with nat…
25/501734/FULL
2025 Approved
7 Lenham Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9TU
TPO application to one Horse Chestnut Tree to reduce height by 3m to previous cutting poi…
25/503259/TPOA
2025 Approved
7 Lenham Road Headcorn Kent TN27 9TU
TPO application to one Horse Chestnut Tree to reduce height by 3m to previous cutting poi…
25/503259/TPOA
2025
Land To The Rear Of 24A Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TZ
Erection of 9(no) bungalows to be occupied as age restricted retirement housing, with nat…
25/501734/FULL
2025 Approved
7 Ashleigh Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TW
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 Oak - reduce the front and sides of the tree back…
25/500106/TPOA
2025 Approved
7 Ashleigh Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TW
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 Oak - reduce the front and sides of the tree back…
25/500106/TPOA
2022 Approved
8 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Demolition of existing car port and store. Erection of a single storey side/rear and fron…
22/503761/FULL
2022 Approved
9 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with 4 no. roof lights.
22/500072/FULL
2021 Approved
33 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Removal of shed structure and extension of existing garage to form store and garden offic…
21/506319/FULL
2021 Refused
33 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of shed and erection of single sto…
21/504977/LAWPRO
2021 Refused
9 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Proposed two storey side extension.
21/503091/FULL
2021 Approved
21 Hop Pocket Way Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9AF
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion with roof lights to the fro…
21/501323/LAWPRO
2020 Approved
23 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey front and side extension.
20/506042/FULL
2020 Refused
40 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a single storey front extension and a two stor…
20/504443/FULL
2020 Approved
3 Lenham Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TU
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
20/502430/FULL
2020 Refused
3 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Erection of a two storey side/rear extension.
20/502308/FULL
2020 Approved
23 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Demolition of existing garage, erection of a single storey front and side extension and e…
20/500943/FULL
2019 Approved
10 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Conversion of detached garage into annexe with erection of rear conservatory, installatio…
19/502226/FULL
2019 Approved
10 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Conversion of detached garage into annexe with erection of rear conservatory, installatio…
19/502226/FULL
2019 Approved
24A Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9TZ
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor extension and alterations to fenestrat…
19/500829/FULL
2018 Approved
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Proposed outdoor swimming pool.
18/500569/FULL
2017 Approved
15 Hop Pocket Way Headcorn Kent TN27 9AF
Erection of conservatory to the rear
17/505770/FULL
2017 Approved
Lydon House Ulcombe Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9QR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
17/504715/FULL
2016 Approved
32 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TZ
Conversion of existing garage/carport to form kitchen extension and new entrance.
16/507125/FULL
2016 Approved
22 Oak Farm Gardens Headcorn Kent TN27 9TZ
Demolition of existing storage area, single storey side extension and porch to front.
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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