Planning application
The Dungeons At The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
Works: Roofing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, repairs and stabilisation including removal of invasive vegetation- ivy and saplings growing within wall cores and at roof level. Localised masonry repairs and repointing using lime-based mortar compatible with the existing historic fabric. Replacement of slipped, cracked, or missing plain clay roof tiles on a like-for-like basis. Repair of chimney masonry and flashing. Replacement of defective plastic rainwater goods with traditional-profile cast iron systems. Stabilisation of selected openings through localised lintel repair and rebuilding of unstable masonry using salvaged materials. Cleaning and conservation treatment of existing timber doors.
As published by the council, reference 26/502750/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/502750/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- ME15 6YE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Swale took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Swale for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Swale decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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The Dungeons At The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
Decision due ~22 Sep
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations, repairs and stabilisation including removal of invasive vegetation- ivy and saplings growing within wall cores and at roof level. Localised masonry repairs and repointing using lime-based mortar compatible with the existing historic fabric. Replacement of slipped, cracked, or missing plain clay roof tiles on a like-for-like basis. Repair of chimney masonry and flashing. Replacement of defective plastic rainwater goods with traditional-profile cast iron systems. Stabilisation of selected openings through localised lintel repair and rebuilding of unstable masonry using salvaged materials. Cleaning and conservation treatment of existing timber doors.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing -
The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
Decision due ~30 Oct
Listed Building Consent for Change of use of the Archbishop's Palace from office to wedding and events venue. Internal remodelling including demolition.Insertion of new elements and upgrades to services and finishes. Hard and soft landscaping works. Creation of a new river terrace to the south of the Dungeon/Undercroft. Erection of external bin store and canopy.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 195 docs -
The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
Decision due ~6 Nov
Change of use of the Archbishop's Palace from office to wedding and events venue. Internal remodelling including demolition. insertion of new elements and upgrades to services and finishes. Hard and soft landscaping works. Creation of a new river terrace to the south of the Dungeon/Undercroft. Erection of external bin store and canopy.
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition -
10 Knightrider Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP
Decision due ~20 Oct
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including new floor, ceiling and wall finishes installed internally and installation of new signage to front elevation (Works completed).
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
10 Knightrider Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP
Decision due ~20 Oct
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including new floor, ceiling and wall finishes installed internally and installation of new signage to front elevation (Works completed).
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
6-8 Knightrider Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6LP
Decision due ~18 Nov
Conversion of the ground floor and basement from office to a one-bedroom residential flat with associated retrospective internal alterations, retrospective alterations to external elevations including replacement of door with window and retrospective replacement of windows and associated works to provide kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing
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