Maidstone Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Maidstone Planning Portal is the central platform for developers to submit and manage planning applications in Maidstone. It also allows users to track and comment on the progress of other projects in the surrounding area.
Seeking environmental guidance is essential to ensure your project meets the necessary ecological requirements of Maidstone Borough Council. At Collington Winter Environmental, we can guide you through the application process, guaranteeing ecological standards are met and ultimately making sure your project will align with local environmental principles and conservation efforts.
Planning applications in Maidstone should be submitted through the Maidstone Council planning portal.
Maidstone Planning Portal: The Application Process
To apply for planning permission through the Maidstone Planning Portal, project developers should take the following steps:
Prepare the application
Prepare necessary documents, including:
- Application forms (available on the portal).
- Site plans and drawings (e.g. elevations, floor plans).
- Supporting statements (e.g. Design and Access Statement, ecological reports, or heritage assessments (if applicable)).
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) proposal (which must provide a minimum of 10% improvement to the local area).
Submit the application
- Complete the online planning application with project details.
- Attach all required plans, including any supporting information.
Consult for feedback
- If validated, the application will then be publicised on the portal.
- Relevant parties, such as neighbours and stakeholders, will be invited to provide feedback.
Assessment
- A review of your application will begin, considering local planning policies, environmental impacts, relevant stakeholders, and public feedback.
- Modifications may be required to address environmental concerns or improve BNG.
A decision will be made
- A council planning officer or the council planning committee will decide the result of the application based on its scale.
- You will be notified of the decision, which will be published on the portal.
What ecological requirements are considered for the planning permission process?
When applying for planning permission on the Maidstone Planning Portal, ecological requirements must be prioritised. The most common ecological considerations include:
- Ecological Surveys – To assess ecosystems and plant species that may require special attention
- Protected Species Assessment – To identify any protected species which may be present, such as bats and badgers, that may need protection plans
- Tree surveys – To evaluate the impact on trees on the site
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Any new developments are legally required to improve the local ecological habitat by at least 10%, either directly on-site or by offsetting the requirement elsewhere.
- Landscape Surveys – Consideration must be given to the potential impact on the surrounding landscape.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – Collington Winter can delegate an ecological clerk of works to oversee any assessments with respect to protected species and BNG
How Collington Winter Environmental can assist
Collington Winter Environmental can offer valuable support for developers during the planning permission process in Maidstone. Our Ecological Clerk of Works will assist with any habitat assessments or protected species surveys requested by your local council. With years of experience in the field, our team ensure that ecological requirements are met, delivering a successful outcome for both project developers and Maidstone Borough Council.
If you are interested in our Maidstone Planning Portal services, contact us using the form below. You can also contact us via email at info@collingtonwinter.co.uk or call one of our team on 01204 939608.
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