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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 dates
6,883Searchable applications
863Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 4,112 approved or refused records
341Refused applications

3,771 approved · 341 refused · 331 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas60 mapped area records
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  1. Unknown24/00026/TNCA

    Trees circled red on sketch plan, indicated as T1 - 1 x large mature Yew, S.E corner of house - prune back to previous points (approx. 20-30cm) retaining green foliage, prune section nearest to path hard, back to path edge. T2 - 1 x large Yew within stone circle - reduce west side by approx. 1m back within edging, ensuring all cuts made to secondary live points, retain green foliage - trim remaining tree by approx. 30cm, shape and balance. T3 - 1 x small, suppressed Apple, rear edge of lawn, fell to near ground level. T4 - 1x mature Lime adj to drive on east side of black gate - remove failed stems, pollard remaining stem to minimise risk of further stem failure. T5 - 1 x very large Lime opposite carpark entrance with very large cavity at approx. 4m - reduce crown by approx. 6m overall to alleviate weight and windsail over cavity leaving a pollarded framework, sever ivy and allow to die off. T6 - 1 x small Lime at end of driveway - prune back to previous pollard points to minimise risk of stem failure

    Park House 7 North Frith Park Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 9QW

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  2. Unknown24/00028/TNCA

    T1 Large Mature Ash on southeast edge of wetlands. Fell back into wetlands, chip brush into existing pile.T2,3,4 Group of 3 large Ash on south side of Cobnut platt, fell into neighbouring field, chip brush into pile back into wooded area, transport timber to Mote farm in 3m lengths.T5 Large mature Ash, reduce crown by approx 3-4m (Safe height for access) to stabilise and retain as feature, making all cuts to secondary live lateral branches where available. T6 Large Ash on Field boundary, fell back into clearing, chip brushwood into pile. T7 Small Twin stem Ash, fell back into clearing, chip brushwood into pile.T8,9,10 Three large Ash on path to clearing, fell into clearing, chip brushwood into pileT11,12 Two Ash close to roadside, winch assisted Fell back into cleared area, chip brushwood into pile, timber to be cut to 3m lengths and relocated to Mote Farm. T13 Large Ash close to roadside, winch assisted Fell, back into site.T14 Large Mature Ash within cobnuts, prominent feature tree, reduce tree by approx 3-4m (to height safe to climb to) and shape to tidy to retain as feature, all cuts to be made to secondary live laterals where available.T15 Additional large Ash, adjacent to Yew tree near fire site, reduce crown by approx 3-4m (to level safe to climb to) and shape to tidy

    Ightham Mote Mote Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NT

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  3. Decided24/00027/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission TM/23/00859/FL to remove the basement area from the approved plans

    50 Gibson Drive Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4AF

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  4. Unknown24/00025/LDP

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion to habitable room incorporating a rear dormer and 2 rooflights to the front roof slope

    2 Lionel Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2TD

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  5. Unknown24/00024/LDP

    Lawful Development Proposed: Extension to dropped kerb

    25 Hilden Park Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9BL

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  6. Decided24/00023/FL

    Part two storey side and single storey side extensions.

    1 Blacklands Drive East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DT

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  7. Decided24/00021/FL

    Part first floor rear extension

    Honeycomb Cottage 46 High Street Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3UT

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  8. Unknown24/00022/TNCA

    3x multistemmed Leyland Cypress (circled green on sketch plan) - section fell to ground level (approx 25ft high, overgrown and leggy). Proposed replanting of new ornamental trees and shrubs along fence line

    Downlands Taylors Lane Trottiscliffe West Malling Kent ME19 5DR

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  9. Decided23/03548/FL

    Proposed single storey garden room

    Ford Villa Scarborough Lane Burham Rochester Kent ME1 3XU

    Received 29 Dec 2023
  10. Unknown24/00015/PDV14J

    Prior Notification under Class J, Schedule 2, Part 14: Installation and Operation of a Solar Roof Mounted PV Installation measuring 150kWp, together with all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure. Across multiple roofs including 3 sections of pitched roofs and one flat roof

    Nizels Golf Club Nizels Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 8NX

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  11. Decided24/00014/TPOC

    Applicants ref T1 (4 alders) that stand along the rear of no 7 (& every adjoining dwelling). They stand at 6m tall with a lateral spread of 3m. Proposed is the re pollarding to a height of 3.5m to bring them into line with most of the neighbouring alders, many of which we have previously reduced/pollarded. The applicants wish to maintain some screening from the immediate rear neighbours & hope to encourage lower growth of foliage. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.

    7 Chatfield Way East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6QD

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  12. Unknown23/03540/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/21/02182/FL: construction to be phased, client will build ground floor with a tiled roof to improve aesthetics whilst accruing funds for the complete scheme granted on the original consent

    24 Deakin Leas Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JU

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  13. Decided23/03539/NMA

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/23/01382/FL to change the material on the first floor rear extension from brickwork to weatherboard (HardiePlank)

    153 Woodlands Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6HB

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  14. Decided23/03538/RD

    Details of Condition 6 (Drainage, refuse storage, external lighting, landscaping and access) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/21/01718/FL (Variation of condition 2 (limited period of time) pursuant to planning permission TM/14/02816/FL (Change of use of land to a private gypsy and traveller caravan site consisting of 2no. pitches))

    Alans Hectare Cemetery Lane Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 0LT

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  15. Decided24/00012/LB

    Listed Building Application: Alter a rear window to convert it into a fire escape door, install handrailing to roof and a protective cabin for an escape stair.

    61 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NA

    Received 4 Jan 2024
  16. Unknown23/03537/FC

    Felling Licence Consultation: Sweet Chestnut Coppice with mixed BL standards. Coppiced approximately 20 years old. Felling licence only sought for coppice with coppice restock. Standards will also be coppiced due to height and proximity to houses and property on perimeter of woodland compartment.

    Woodland Open Space Rear Of 23 To 33 Woodbury Road Walderslade Chatham Kent

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  17. Unknown23/03536/FL

    Demolish existing tack room, erect physio/gym and double garage. Reposition oil tank. (reduced in size proposal in place of refused application TM/23/01222/FL)

    Dove Cottage Lower Street Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 8PT

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  18. Decided23/03535/OB106V

    Variation to clause 1 definitions of 'Healthcare Longstop Date' and 'Highway Works', paragraph 4.3 of Schedule 1, paragraph 4.8 of Schedule 1 and paragraph 1.5 of Schedule 5. Addition of clause 1 definition of 'Healthcare Longstop Expiry Date'. Deletion of paragraph 4.9 of Schedule 1. In relation to outline planning permission TM/17/01595/OAEA (Outline Application for erection of up to 840 dwellings (including affordable homes) with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems, land for a Primary School, doctors surgery and for junction improvements at Hermitage Lane/A20 junction, and a link road between Poppy Fields roundabout and Hermitage Lane. Vehicular accesses into the site from Poppy Fields Roundabout and Hermitage Lane. All matters reserved with the exception of means of access).

    Land South Of London Road And East Of Hermitage Lane Aylesford Kent

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  19. Decided23/03534/FL

    Proposed rear single storey extension

    8 Estridge Way Tonbridge Kent TN10 4JT

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  20. Decided24/00013/TPOC

    3 x Sycamore - Reduce by up to 20% in height and prune to balance cutting back to good growth points and ensuring that no more than 30% of the current total leaf-bearing branch structure is removed from each tree. Standing in Group G11 of Tree Preservation Order.

    Orpin Avenue Leybourne West Malling Kent

    Received 3 Jan 2024
  21. Decided23/03533/FL

    Erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory

    97 Rochester Road Burham Rochester Kent ME1 3SG

    Received 11 Dec 2023
  22. Unknown23/03532/FL

    Proposed raised pitched roof to create new first floor level

    Glebe Lodge Maidstone Road Platt Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8JR

    Received 11 Dec 2023
  23. Decided23/03531/OB106D

    Details of Phase 1 Affordable Housing Scheme (schedule 1, paragraph 2.1) submitted pursuant to S106 Agreement on Outline planning permission TM/17/01595/OAEA (Outline Application for erection of up to 840 dwellings (including affordable homes) with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems, land for a Primary School, doctors surgery and for junction improvements at Hermitage Lane/A20 junction, and a link road between Poppy Fields roundabout and Hermitage Lane. Vehicular accesses into the site from Poppy Fields Roundabout and Hermitage Lane. All matters reserved with the exception of means of access)

    Land South Of London Road And East Of Hermitage Lane Aylesford Kent

    Received 1 Nov 2023
  24. Unknown23/03530/FL

    Change of use, conversion of internal alterations from offices to residential use

    4 - 6 New Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6AD

    Received 5 Dec 2023

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