Planning application
Methodist Church Community Centre Brewer Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RU
Works: Extension Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 1 (to allow the fence adjoining the MUGA to be increased in height by 1 metre, installation of an angled weld mesh fence around the external staircase, fixed along the inside of the boundary wall, and removal of the ramp and railings to the front entrance) pursuant to 25/503896/FULL for - Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow alterations to site layout, removal of covered walkway, enlargement of extension block, reconfiguration of external staircase, installation of solar panels to roof, and alterations to internal layout and fenestration) pursuant to 25/500322/FULL for - Change of use from community centre to special needs school. Alterations to the existing main building with new finishes to the front facade and substitution of the roof cladding. Creation of a linked teaching block in place of the existing garage. New gate and access. Amenities and parking.
As published by the council, reference 26/504028/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/504028/FULL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- ME14 1RU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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