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New Build approval rate in Maidstone

Maidstone approved 66.7% of new build applications, based on 105 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

66.7%
new build approval rate
105
New Build decisions
70
Approved
35
Refused
82.2%
Maidstone overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Maidstone average (82.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Maidstone

New Build (105 decided)
66.7%
Maidstone all applications (1,538 decided)
82.2%

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Other project types in Maidstone

Garage / Parking (267 decided)
74.5%
Rear Extension (228 decided)
84.6%
75.6%
Side Extension (113 decided)
89.4%
Outbuilding (97 decided)
82.5%
Dormer (87 decided)
83.9%
Conservatory (67 decided)
86.6%
Loft Conversion (54 decided)
87.0%
Extension (General) (46 decided)
73.9%
Annex (42 decided)
78.6%
Front Extension (40 decided)
92.5%
94.1%
Basement (15 decided)
80.0%
HMO (14 decided)
85.7%
92.9%
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