What planning history does Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT have?

Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT has 4 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT?

Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT in?

Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT sits in Hunton, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT?

Police records around Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 66% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT?

The closest primary school to Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT is Hunton Church of England Primary School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT?

The closest bus stop to Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, ME15 0QT is West Street, 620m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0QT

Overview

About Lantern Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Lantern Cottage is a property in Hunton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0QT). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Mar 2022
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Lawful development certificate for demolition of pergola. Erection of single storey rear pitched roof extension, with internal alterations. Erection of new pergola, conversion of outbuilding to outdoor kitchen, with internal and external alterations, including associated hard and soft landscaping alterations.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
21/506638/LAWPRO
View planning record
Feb 2022
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of pergola. Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with parapet wall and roof lantern and internal alterations. Erection of new pergola, conversion of outbuilding to outdoor kitchen, with internal and external alterations, including associated hard and soft landscaping alterations.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
21/506634/FULL
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0QT: £632,500 (2021–2004).

Nearby sales in ME15 0QT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 2 Little Abbey Gate, Stockett Lane

ME15 0PP

3 bed

£445k

1 2 St Helens Cottages, St Helens Lane, West Farleigh

ME15 0JZ

3 bed

£451k

1 Adbert Drive, East Farleigh

ME15 0DE

3 bed2 bath

£324k

1 Adelaide Cottages, Lower Road, East Farleigh

ME15 0JN

2 bed1 bath

£192k

1 Amshurst Villas, Gallants Lane, East Farleigh

ME15 0LQ

£298k

1 Ashdown Cottages, Heath Road, East Farleigh

ME15 0LR

2 bed1 bath

£425k

1 Barkers Cottages, Dean Street, East Farleigh

ME15 0HR

3 bed

£500k

1 Barn View, Shingle Barn Lane, West Farleigh

ME15 0PL

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Maidstone district page.

Full Maidstone report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Hunton Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Lantern Cottage, Barn Hill, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.