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

26/502564/LDCEX Awaiting decision
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use as a single large HMO comprises seven letting units including one self-contained flat. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

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26/502564/LDCEX - 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Swale
Postcode
ME14 5DP
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15058512

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 3no. windows, repairs and maintenance to remai…
24/501779/LBC
2024 Approved
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 3no. windows, repairs and maintenance to remai…
24/501779/LBC
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
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
Swale
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#269 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swale is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #283 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 73% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Swale decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 292
32%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #283 of 292
73%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #288 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
24 decided
678
Total decisions
71 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings