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Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs planning approval rate

Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs ward in Maidstone has a 82.4% approval rate based on 119 planning decisions. Maidstone overall: 82.2%.

Last updated: June 2026

82.4%
ward approval rate
119
Decisions
98
Approved
21
Refused
82.2%
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 (119 decided)
82.4%
Maidstone overall (1,538 decided)
82.2%
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Recent decisions in Harrietsham, Lenham And North Downs

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing single storey rear lean-to and shed and erection of a par · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved
Retrospective application for erection of boundary fence and gates. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved
Listed Building Consent for Structural repair involving the replacement of 1.5 m · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
To allow change of gable end projecting roof to a standard gable,alterations to · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Approved

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