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The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
Last published check: 15 Sept 2026, 09:10. Check the council record for more recent changes.
The Archbishops Palace Mill Street Maidstone Kent ME15 6YE
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View council mapListed 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.
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| Landscape - Masterplan (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Masterplan (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Riverside terracePlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Planting - FrontPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Planting - entrance courtyard (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Planting - Riverside terrace (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Planting Information (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape -Planting - Infirmarers GardenPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - New hedge (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Materiality scheme (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site Topographic SurveyPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| The Infirmarer's Garden Site SurveyPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Solar Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Registry Room PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Reception planPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Main Hall Lighting & Reflected ceiling planPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bridal Prep Bathroom ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Main Hall Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Male wc ElevationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Main Hall Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Solar Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite Lobby elevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bar Lounge ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bar SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bar Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Withdrawing Room elevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Additional Seating Space ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Accessible wc & liftPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite Bathroom elevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Bar GA PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bridal Prep Room ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Female wc ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan - Proposed with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor RCP - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan Wall FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Partitions and LiningsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Solar [1.11] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Foul Drainage AssessmentPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Details & SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Details & Sections - Sheet 2Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bar Canopy Frame GAPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Details & SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan General ArrangementPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Bin Store & Bar Area Slab GA'sPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan Demolition LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan General ArrangementPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Terrace - General Arrangement SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Terrace Foundation GAPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Terrace - General Arrangement PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Flood Barriers Fixing DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Solar (1.11) - Floorplate DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Solar (1.11) - Wattle and Daub Panel DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite Bedroom (1.04b) - Timber Relocation North WallPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite Bedroom (1.04b) - Timber Relocation West WallPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite Bedroom (1.04b) - Solar RelocationPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception (G.13) - Fireplace Sunken Area DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Lift Plan (G.03 and 1.05c)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception (G.13) - Stair SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception (G.13) - Stair ElevationPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Reception (G.13) - Stair PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan Floor FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Drainage Layout.Plan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site Drainage LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| First Floor - DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Architectural Information Issue SheetSupporting Documents · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Planning Information Issue SheetSupporting Documents · PDF | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drawing Issue SheetSupporting Documents · PDF | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| CIL Form 1Section 106 / CIL Document · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Noise AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentAir Quality Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Report/ Tree surveyTree Survey · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Transport AssessmentTransport Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Operational Statement koa holding ltdSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Landscape - Riverside Terrace - Paving PatternsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Landscape works and maintenance specification (rev 13)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 1Flood Risk Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 2Flood Risk Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 2Flood Risk Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 3Flood Risk Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| The Infirmarers Garden Planting ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Investigation Report no 1Photographs · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Investigation Report no 2Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| appendix 5Biodiversity Survey/Report | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| appendix 4Biodiversity Report | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Interior Design StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Route to Gardens ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Fire Condition Report (rev 02)Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Fire Strategy (rev 05)Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Stage 4 Energy & Renewables statementSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Builders Work holes (Electrical serPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed External Water services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2ndF Proposed Small Power/ Ancillary services lPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Existing High Level electrical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Existing Low Level Electrical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Lighting Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Small Power/ Ancillary Services lPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed New Prep-Kitchen electrical servicesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Existing High Level Mechanical Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Existing Low Level Mechanical Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Electric Distribution schematicSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2nd F Roof Space Mechanical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2ndF Proposed Ventilation services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2nd F Proposed Heating services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Heating Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Ventilation Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Above Ground Drainage Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| GF Proposed Domestic Water services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1F Proposed Builders Work Holes (Electrical services)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Existing High Level electrical services layouPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1F Proposed Lighting Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Existing Low Level Electrical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed New Main Kitchen Electrical servicesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Existing high level Mechanical services layouPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed New Bar Electrical Services LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed Small Power / Ancillary Services lPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Existing low level Mechanical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed Ventilation services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed Heating services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed above ground drainage services layoPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2nd F Existing Low level mechanical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2ndF Existing High Level Mechanical Services layouPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2nd F Existing low level electrical services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2ndF Proposed Builders Work Holes (Electrical serPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 2nd F Eisting high level electrical services layouPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| FF Proposed Domestic Water services layoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Watching Brief report for site investigationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Archaeological Evaluation Report:Supporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Travel plan_included_in_Transport assessmentTravel Plan · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site Plan - Proposed with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site Plan - ExistingPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan - ExistingPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor Plan - ExistingPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan - ExistingPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor Plan - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Roof Plan - ExistingPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Roof Plan - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan - Proposed with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Room Data Sheets and Heritage AssesmentHeritage Statement · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor RCP - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor RCP - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| First Floor RCP - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor RCP - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor RCP - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor Plan Wall FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan Floor FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan Wall FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan Floor FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor Plan Floor FinishesPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Second Floor Partitions and LiningsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Partition and LiningsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Dungeon Alcove - Proposed PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Amenity Area - Existing Sections A & BPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Amenity Area - Proposed Sections A & BSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Dungeon Alcove - Proposed Sections & ElevationPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Bin Store - Proposed Plan & SectionsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Amenity Area & Infirmarer?s Garden - Existing with Demolition PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Riverside Amenity Area & Infirmer's Garden - Proposed PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Lift [G.03] - Proposed SectionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reception [G.13] - Proposed Sections B & EPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Palace Elevations - Proposed West and SouthPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Palace Elevations - Existing East and NorthPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Palace Elevations - Proposed East and NorthPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Palace Elevations - Existing West and SouthPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Female WC [G.22] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Bridal Preparation Bathroom [G.06-07] 1:20 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Male WC [1.16] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Accessible WC [G.28] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Bridal Preparation Bathroom [G.06-07] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite - Bathroom [1.04-c] 1:20 Elevations - Existing with DemolitiPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite - Lobby [1.04-a] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1:20Wedding Night Suite - Bathroom [1.04-c] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite - Lobby [1.04-a] 1:20 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cranmer Room [1.17] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Solar [1.11] 1:50 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reception [0.13 & 0.24] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Cranmer Room [1.17] 1:50 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Reception [G.13] 1:50 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Withdrawing Room (with Lift) [1.05] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Withdrawing Room (with Lift) [1.05] 1:50 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite - Bedroom [1.04b] 1:50 Elevations - Existing with DemolitionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Wedding Night Suite - Bedroom [1.04b] 1:50 Elevations - ProposedPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 1Design and Access Statement · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Vol 2Design and Access Statement · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Land Contamination AssessmentLand Contamination Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan SIte - Drainage LayoutSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| 16373-c-10f ground floor drainage layoutSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Flood MitigationFlood Risk Assessment · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan Demolition LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Foul Drainage AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| Structural Stage 4 ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
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