Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs planning approval rate
Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs ward in Maidstone has a 81.7% approval rate based on 153 planning decisions. Maidstone overall: 83.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
81.7%
ward approval rate
153
Decisions
125
Approved
28
Refused
83.6%
Maidstone average
Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs is broadly in line with the Maidstone average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs compares
Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs ward
81.7%
Maidstone overall
83.6%
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Recent decisions in Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs
Construction of an off-street parking bay for 2no. vehicles, with integrated ref · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Replacement of existing rotten dormer window with matching dormer including new · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing rotten dormer window with ma · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Erection of detached outbuilding to form home office and gym, with link to exist · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Removal of 2no existing sheds. Erection of a single storey timber garden room/of · Fri 31 Jul 2026
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