20 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6YF

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 30 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Swale has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 20 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6YF

  26/503371/TCA Submitted 1 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Decision due ~27 Oct

  Conservation Area Notification: T1- Indian Bean - Removal of the branch and cut back. (Shown in photo, will not change the overall dimensions of the tree). (T2)-Redbud- give 2m clearance of roof. (Shown in photo).

  Decided Trees

• The Dungeons At The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE

  26/502750/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  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

  26/503261/LBC Submitted 4 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  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

  26/503260/FULL Submitted 11 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  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

• The Dungeons At The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE

  26/502750/LBC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  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

• 1 - 6 College Walk Maidstone Kent ME15 6PA

  26/503289/FULL Submitted 8 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  Decision due ~3 Nov

  Replacement of existing rooflights with conservation rooflights, replacement of vent cover with a cast iron grille, installation of vent tiles to east and west elevations, installation of extraction fan fitted in the WC and kitchen. Installation of secondary glazing, repairs to timber door and erection of a timber enclosure for a heat pump and bin store.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 26/503757/TCA Decided

  57 The Mall Faversham Kent ME13 8JW

  Conservation Area Notification: T1 Purple Cherry Plum - Reduce from 5m in height to 3.5m and reduced in every direction from 2m to 1.5m. T2 Cherry - Reduce from 6m in height to 4.5m and reduce in every direction from 3m to 1.8m. T3 Irish Yew. Reduce in height from 3m to 2.2m. T4 Cherry Plum - Reduce in height from 5m to 3.5m. Lower epicormic growth to be removed. T5 Quince - Reduce in height from 4m to 2m. and thinned out by 30%. T6 Snake Bark Maple - Reduced in height from 3m to 1.8m.

  2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/503402/TCA Decided

  Cherry Orchard House Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TY

  Conservation area notification: Re-pollard group of six Lombardy poplar trees (G1) back to previous points at approximately 3m, subject to suitable growth points, removing 6-7m from the tips. Crown reduce one Viburnum (T1) to height of 2-3m above ground level with radial spread of 2.5m. Reduce height of one Robinia (T2) by 4m back to the lower crown to height of 6m above ground level. Crown reduce one Silver Birch (T3) to height of 2.5-3m above ground level with radial spread of 2.5m-3m. Dismantle one Common Yew (T4) to ground level.

  2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/503811/TCA Decided

  Yew Tree Cottage The Street Hartlip Kent ME9 7TH

  Conservation area notification to reduce one leyland cypress from a height of 6.7m to 6m and to reduce the width from 3.6m to 3m

  2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/503067/TCA Decided

  15 Lammas Gate Faversham Kent ME13 7ND

  Conservation Area Notification to remove and trim back 1no. large maple tree, 1no. large sycamore tree and 1no. large pine tree.

  2 Nov 2026 Trees
• 26/503746/TCA Decided

  63-64 Abbey Street Faversham Kent ME13 7BN

  Conservation Area Notification: T1 & T2 Olea Europaea (Olive) - Re-Pollard both trees back to the established previous pollard points, removing approximately 4.5m of re growth

  2 Nov 2026 Trees