Staplehurst planning approval rate
Staplehurst ward in Maidstone has a 80.0% approval rate based on 125 planning decisions. Maidstone overall: 82.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
80.0%
ward approval rate
125
Decisions
100
Approved
25
Refused
82.2%
Maidstone average
Staplehurst is 2.2 percentage points below the Maidstone average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Staplehurst compares
Staplehurst ward
80.0%
Maidstone overall
82.2%
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Recent decisions in Staplehurst
Removal of existing life expired roof and wall cladding. Demolition of existing · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Removal of existing garage and porch. Erection of a two storey side extension, g · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Conversion of the existing barn to provide residential accommodation, constructi · Fri 29 May 2026
Listed Building Consent for conversion of the existing barn to provide residenti · Wed 27 May 2026
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