Ripple Manor Whitehall Road Thurnham Kent ME14 3LX

Pending 26/501097/LBC
Council
Date received
20 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
ME14 3LX

Description

To allow change of gable end projecting roof to a standard gable,alterations to windows within each gable, omission of windows to side wall of basement, and revised floor plan layout) pursuant to application 24/501761/LBC for - Listed Building Consent for erection of a single storey rear extension with full basement to main house and sunken pool terrace. Demolition of existing barn storage and stables and erection of a single storey extension and courtyard to existing cottage annexe

Maidstone
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#66 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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