Planning application
School Of Science And Technology Maidstone New Cut Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5GQ
Works: Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Prior notification for proposed erection of a two storey classroom block comprising 8no. general teaching rooms, an office, storage, plant room, wc facilities, a lift and 2 staircases. There will be 2 access paths. For its prior approval to: - Transport and highways impacts of the proposed development. - The design and external appearance of the erection, extension or alteration; or - The impact of the development on heritage and archaeology.
As published by the council, reference 26/503298/PN7M
Application record
- Reference
- 26/503298/PN7M
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- ME14 5GQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 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 Swale 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 this record
Reading the register
This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Swale is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.
Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.
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