Planning application
60 Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4HE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Section 73 Application for Variation of condition 10 (to allow for the increase of pupils enrolled from 40 to 52) pursuant to application 21/502367/FULL for Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to an independent educational establishment for SEND pupils (Use Class F1).
As published by the council, reference 26/502897/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/502897/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- ME10 4HE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Maidstone for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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60 Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4HE
Decision due ~1 Oct
Section 73 Application for Variation of condition 10 (to allow for the increase of pupils enrolled from 40 to 52) pursuant to application 21/502367/FULL for Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to an independent educational establishment for SEND pupils (Use Class F1).
Awaiting decision Full applications -
9 Northwood Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4QN
Decision due ~7 Sep
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with full width rear dormer, and insertion of 1no rooflight to front elevation.
Awaiting decision Loft or dormer -
9 Northwood Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4QN
Decision due ~7 Sep
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with full width rear dormer, and insertion of 1no rooflight to front elevation.
Awaiting decision Loft or dormer -
Highsted School For Girls Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PT
Decision due ~19 Oct
Submission of details pursuant to condition 11-(surface water drainage system Verification report) 12-(details of any external vents/flues, cabling and/or pipework) subject to 25/501705/FULL
Awaiting decision -
Highsted School For Girls Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PT
Decision due ~19 Oct
Submission of details pursuant to condition 11-(surface water drainage system Verification report) 12-(details of any external vents/flues, cabling and/or pipework) subject to 25/501705/FULL
Awaiting decision -
239 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER
Decision due ~12 Oct
Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5.33 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 2.92 metres from the natural ground level. C) Has a height of 2.92 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.
Awaiting decision ExtensionSmall domestic
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