Skip to content

Unlock the full intelligence for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

Approval trends over time, decision speed by application type, flood and conservation context, population and local data: all free with an account.

House prices in Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council: average £407,880, +1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council received?
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council received 2,683 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council take to decide applications?
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council takes an average of 80 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council?
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 428 appeals were lodged against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, located in Kings Hill, Kent, oversees a diverse area that includes the towns of Tonbridge and Snodland, as well as a number of villages such as Aylesford and West Malling. This local government district combines urban and rural environments, making it an important area for planning applications and development projects.

The council area encompasses 104 towns and villages, including Tonbridge. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council received 2,683 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (659), tree works (468), outline applications (433). 82 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

428 planning appeals were lodged against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council decisions, of which 133 were allowed and 241 were dismissed (36% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.