Parking Stress Survey
Last updated October 29, 2026.
Local validation checklist code A17
When you'll need to provide this
You must include this if you're submitting your planning application to Maidstone Borough Council.
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
Require a parking stress survey where the following apply:
- Full planning application in a Local Plan designated settlement, and - Development is residential conversion into two or more units or new build residential, and
- Development does not comply with the Kent County Council adopted parking standards
Typical proposals
The parking stress survey planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:
New house; New housing development; Converting a building into homes; HMO; Change of useWhat you'll need to provide
What you'll need to include in your application
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
Where a residential development in a designated settlement does not provide one off street parking in accordance with the adopted Kent County Council standards the application shall include a local parking stress survey. The parking stress survey shall include all roads within 200 metres walking distance of the application site with the survey following the separate published guidance on undertaking a survey.
Why we need you to provide this
Why we need you to include this in your application.
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
To consider the potential on street parking impact of residential proposals in designated settlements.