Article 4 directions in Maidstone
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
DirectionCoversMade
- County GateHouseholder works2019
- The Maidstone Town Centre Primary Shopping AreaCheck with the council2022
- 70-72 King Street,Check with the council2022
- Clarendon PlaceCheck with the council2022
- County HouseCheck with the council2022
- Knightrider ChambersCheck with the council2022
- Romney HouseCheck with the council2022
- Sterling HouseCheck with the council2022
- Medway Bridge HouseCheck with the council2020
- 29 Albion PlaceCheck with the council2019
- 62 Earl StreetCheck with the council2019
- 66 Earl StreetCheck with the council2019
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- 72 Earl StreetCheck with the council2019
- Clarendon PlaceCheck with the council2019
- County HouseCheck with the council2019
- Gail HouseCheck with the council2019
- Kestrel HouseCheck with the council2019
- Knightrider ChambersCheck with the council2019
- Maidstone HouseCheck with the council2019
- Romney HouseCheck with the council2019
- Sterling HouseCheck with the council2019
- Riverside Area off Unicumes LaneCheck with the council2018
- Land at Darman Lane,Check with the council2004
- Land at the Junction of Stede Hill / Pilgrims WayCheck with the council2003
- Land at Church LandwayCheck with the council2003
- Land South West of Caring Road, OthamCheck with the council2003
- Land at grass verge north of 88-92 Ashford RoadCheck with the council2001
- Land South of Pett Lane,Check with the council2001
- Heath Wood BoxleyCheck with the council2001
- Headcorn Conservation AreaCheck with the council1998
- Headcorn Conservation AreaCheck with the council1998
- Maidstone Holy TrinityCheck with the council1996
- Land adjacent The Bell Public House BredhurstCheck with the council1993
- Land at Hollingbourne (North Downs)Check with the council1993
- Land at North Downs east of HollingbourneCheck with the council1993
- Land at North Downs east of HollingbourneCheck with the council1993
- Lenham Conservation AreaCheck with the council1989
- Land at Loose Hill LooseCheck with the council1989
- Land at Loose Hill LooseCheck with the council1989
- Land at Runnings WoodCheck with the council1989
- Runnings Wood, StockburyCheck with the council1989
- Loose Conservation Area,Check with the council1989
- Land at Plumtree BottomCheck with the council1989
- Land at Bredhurst HurstCheck with the council1988
- Land west of Loose Stream Busbridge RoadCheck with the council1987
- Land west side of Loose Stream, BusbridgeCheck with the council1987
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land North of ThurnhamCheck with the council1986
- Land at the East of Charlesford Avenue and Cayser DriveCheck with the council1985
- Land at Banky MeadowCheck with the council1985
- Land adjacent Loose StreamCheck with the council1984
- Land at Lenham Road,Check with the council1984
- Land at Cave HillCheck with the council1982
- Land to south-west of Lordswood LaneCheck with the council1981
- Land at Thurnham Keep Estate, BearstedCheck with the council1980
- Land at the rear of Cayser Drive and Wildwood CloseCheck with the council1979
- Maidstone United Football GroundCheck with the council1979
- Land at The Riverside CafeCheck with the council1976
- Bow Bridge and Teston BridgeCheck with the council1976
- Land at Kennel FieldsCheck with the council1975
- Land at Teasaucer HilCheck with the council1975
- Land at rear of Boxley RoadCheck with the council1975
- Land at Elmstone Hole Road, LenhamCheck with the council1970
- Land fronting Heath Road, Gandy's Lane and Green LaneCheck with the council1970
- Eyhorne Farm,Change of use2004
- Beaux Aires Farm,Change of use1998
- Land at Eyhorne FarmChange of use1995
- Butlers Farm LooseChange of use1989
- Land at Newnham Court FarmChange of use1989
- Land at Pollyfields FarmChange of use1989
- Land at Pollyfields Farm,Change of use1989
- Land adjoining Pollyfield Cottage and Pollyfield FarmChange of use1988
- Land adjacent to Pollyfields Cottage and Pollyfields FarmChange of use1985
- Land at Butlers FarmChange of use1979
- Land adjacent to Pollyfields Cottage and Pollyfields FarmChange of use1978
- Land adjoining Pollyfield Cottage and Pollyfield FarmChange of use1978
- White House Farm, LintonChange of use1978
- Land at Spillshill FarmChange of use1975
- Land at Aydhurst Farm, Marden RoadChange of use1975
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Maidstone Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
Bearsted ExtensionBearsted ExtensionBearsted ExtensionBearsted ExtensionBearsted, Holy Cross ChurchBearsted, Village GreenBoughton MalherbeBoughton Monchelsea, Cock StreetBoughton Monchelsea, The GreenBoughton Monchelsea, The QuarriesBoxley AbbeyBoxley VillageBroomfieldDetlingDetling ExtensionDetling Extension+ 37 more →
What you can build in Maidstone
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Maidstone Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Maidstone Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils