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Maidstone Borough Council

Loose Valley conservation area

Loose Valley is a conservation area of about 96.6 hectares managed by Maidstone Borough Council, designated on 15 August 2000. It contains 49 listed buildings (3 Grade II* and 46 Grade II). 6 Article 4 directions cover part of it, so even small changes can need permission. 28 tree preservation zones overlap it.

Size96.6 haInside the boundary
Designated200015 August 2000
Listed buildings493 Grade II* and 46 Grade II
Article 46Directions overlap
Tree zones28Protected tree zones

Loose Valley boundary

Listed buildings inside Loose Valley

49 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 3 Grade II* and 46 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Church of All SaintsII*
Hayle MillII*
The Wool House and Garden Wall to North and EastII*
1-3, Old Loose HillII
Barn About 11 Metres North North West of Brook HouseII

And 44 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Loose Valley

  • Loose Conservation Area (Part of)
  • Loose Conservation Area,
  • Butlers Farm Loose
  • Land at Loose Hill Loose
  • Land adjacent Loose Stream
  • Land at Teasaucer Hil

An Article 4 direction removes some permitted development rights in a defined area. Each direction covers only the kinds of work it names, for example windows, doors, porches, painting the front, front walls, basements or changes of use. Read the council's direction to see exactly what this one covers.

Council documents for Loose Valley

Published by Maidstone Borough Council. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.

What needs planning permission in Loose Valley

Houses in Loose Valley have fewer permitted development rights than houses elsewhere. Side extensions, roof extensions, cladding, two storey rear extensions and sheds beside the house need planning permission, and trees need 6 weeks notice before work.

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Nearby conservation areas

Other conservation areas in Maidstone Borough Council