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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates6,636Searchable applications
834Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 3,958 approved or refused records
323Refused applications
3,635 approved · 323 refused · 319 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Jan 2023 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Local planPre-application advice Pre-application planning adviceConservation areas Protected trees, listed buildings and conservation areas
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning.applications@tmbc.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiries01732876230Council source
- General council enquiries01732844522Council source
- General council enquiriesplanning.enforcement@tmbc.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas60 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Unknown24/01601/TPOC
1 x dead Cherry (applicants ref. T1 - to rear of G1 near road) - Dismantle in sections to leave 1.5M stump. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order.(Row of Leyland Cypress (applicants ref. G1 - flanking road and footpath within park) - Prune to lift over road to 5.5M, Fell two failed trees on corner of park to near ground level, Lift all remaining trees overhanging footpath in park to 3M, Clear street lamps by 1M to improve lighting.)
The Old Rectory Oxley Shaw Lane Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5PU
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01598/LB
Listed Building Application: Remove part of the existing wall between the kitchen and dining room. Re-open the existing staircase at first floor level. Remove and locate the existing staircase in the 2015 side extension
The Roses Dunks Green Road Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9RU
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01599/FL
Proposed garage replacement, front driveway and fence changes, front porch, swimming pool, facade alterations, and associated works at Bewley Farmhouse
Bewley Farmhouse Tonbridge Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9AP
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01589/TNCA
T1 (applicants ref.) - Sycamore Tree (front garden conservation area) Proposed works - Clip in the long ends and crown lift by 0.5m out of the hedgeReason for works - To stop tree from encroaching hedge. Maintenance and preservation T2 (applicants ref.)- Willow Tree Proposed works - Pollard to old points Reason for works - Maintenance and preservation
42 St Peters Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PF
Received 25 Sept 2024 - Unknown24/01595/LDP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with skylight windows to front elevation, rear dormer and hip to gable roof alteration
162 Hadlow Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PD
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01594/LDE
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: To confirm the use of the farmhouse as 3 flats for a period in excess of 4 years
South Wing At Platt House Farm Fairseat Lane Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7QB
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01593/FL
Section 73 application to vary Condition 3 (Plans List) of planning permission TM/22/00375/FL (Demolition of existing building and erection of 6 houses, 10 parking spaces, new access drive and associated landscaping) to replace the following drawing Proposed Plans and Elevations BDS-1696-P17B PLOTS 5-7 with Proposed Plans and Elevations 2024 - 850 (BR) - PLANNING-200 P01 to allow internal layout changes and new fenestration to the rear elevations of plots 4-6
The Old Dairy Maidstone Road Platt Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8JJ
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01591/TNCA
A single mature oak tree approximately 30m to the south of St Johns Church Hall, in front of the church building, and 10m from the lych gate. This is identified on the plan by a red square.The tree needs some maintenance. The tree had its lower branches trimmed some 20 years ago. The resulting growth comprising several smaller branches now need to be trimmed back and removed. The main boughs and canopy of the tree will remain untouched. This work is to raise the skirt of tree to provide more light to the surrounding churchyard and planting whilst improving the aesthetics of the tree and surroundings. The work will be carried to a height of approximately 6m, up to the height of the mature boughs.
St Johns Church Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01588/NMA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/19/01226/FL (Proposed dwelling) to add a plans list
Smallholding At The Hutchings Leigh Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01592/LB
Listed Building Application: Replacement and repair of brick boundary wall and new metal estate fencing
Westbery Manor 108 Old Road Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5PP
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01590/FL
Replacement and repair of brick boundary wall and new metal estate fencing
Westbery Manor 108 Old Road Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5PP
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01587/RD
Details of Condition 8 (Materials) and 16 (Acoustic mitigation) submitted pursuant to planning permissioin TM/21/00598/FL (Erection of a care home (within use Class C2) including parking, access, landscaping and other associated works)
Land West Of Station Road North West Malling Kent
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01586/RD
Details of condition 13 (Lighting strategy) pursuant to outline planning permission TM/18/03033/OAEA (Outline Application: Redevelopment to provide up to 70 Class C3 residential units, together with landscaping, open space and other associated works. All matters reserved for future approval except for access (Site 5.6)).
Development Site Between 23 Kings Hill Avenue And 8 Abbey Wood Road Kings Hill West Malling Kent
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01585/FL
Two-car car-port and associated drive.
Little Rhoden Farm Land Bells Farm Road East Peckham Tonbridge Kent
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01581/FL
Demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of replacement dwelling house
Oakfield House Copt Hall Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DU
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01583/NMA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/23/01069/RM to remove the provision of First Homes from Phase 1 (Phase 1 will still deliver a 70/30 affordable mix (affordable rent / shared ownership)
Land South Of Barming Station And East Of Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01579/NMA
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/24/00055/PA to remove the provision of First Homes from Phase 2 (Phase 2 will deliver a 52% Affordable Rented / 48% Shared Ownership affordable mix (31 Affordable Rented units and 30 Shared Ownership units))
Land South Of Barming Station And East Of Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01584/RD
Details of condition 20 (Noise mitigation) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/19/00014/OAEA (Outline Application: construction of up to 125 new homes, the formation of new means of access onto Lower Haysden Lane, new pedestrian and cycle links (including links to the existing playing fields to the west), the laying out of open space, new strategic landscaping, habitat creation, drainage features and associated ground works and infrastructure)
Development Site Land North Of Lower Haysden Lane Tonbridge Kent
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01582/RD
Details of condition 10 (Electric vehicle charging points) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/19/00014/OAEA (Outline Application: construction of up to 125 new homes, the formation of new means of access onto Lower Haysden Lane, new pedestrian and cycle links (including links to the existing playing fields to the west), the laying out of open space, new strategic landscaping, habitat creation, drainage features and associated ground works and infrastructure)
Development Site Land North Of Lower Haysden Lane Tonbridge Kent
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01578/FL
Removal of existing Conservatory & construction of proposed single storey rear extension, Conversion of existing Garage (partial) and construction of proposed single storey side extension
21 Brook Lane Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PU
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01580/RD
Details of condition 11 (Cycle storage) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/19/00014/OAEA (Outline Application: construction of up to 125 new homes, the formation of new means of access onto Lower Haysden Lane, new pedestrian and cycle links (including links to the existing playing fields to the west), the laying out of open space, new strategic landscaping, habitat creation, drainage features and associated ground works and infrastructure)
Development Site Land North Of Lower Haysden Lane Tonbridge Kent
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Decided24/01577/TPOC
Line of Conifers which have been previously pruned to form a boundary hedge: Proposed works - reduce height by 0.5/1m to level and cut the face as tight as possible whilst avoiding browning. Reason for works - maintenance and preservation. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.
7 Willow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6QZ
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01576/TNCA
T 1 Sweet chestnut marked on the map as a black star- section fell leaving stump as low as possible. This tree is dead and now needs removing.
Old Copt Hall Ismays Road Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9BB
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Unknown24/01574/TPOC
1 x dead Ash - Remove. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Greentrees Vines Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9LT
Received 27 Sept 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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