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New Build approval rate in Maidstone

Maidstone approved 68.4% of new build applications, based on 133 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

68.4%
new build approval rate
133
New Build decisions
91
Approved
42
Refused
83.6%
Maidstone overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Maidstone average (83.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Maidstone

New Build (133 decided)
68.4%
Maidstone all applications (1,843 decided)
83.6%

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Other project types in Maidstone

Garage / Parking (327 decided)
76.5%
Rear Extension (290 decided)
86.6%
77.3%
Side Extension (136 decided)
89.0%
Outbuilding (125 decided)
84.0%
Dormer (106 decided)
84.0%
Conservatory (80 decided)
87.5%
Loft Conversion (64 decided)
87.5%
Extension (General) (56 decided)
78.6%
Annex (48 decided)
79.2%
Front Extension (45 decided)
93.3%
91.7%
Basement (17 decided)
76.5%
HMO (16 decided)
87.5%
93.8%
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