Addington, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Addington, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Addington
Addington is a picturesque village in Kent, situated near the M20 motorway and nestled between Wrotham Heath and West Malling. Historically referenced in the Domesday Book as Eddintune, the village's name translates to "Æddi's estate." With a parish area of just under 700 acres, it is home to 291 houses and features notable Neolithic long barrows and Addington Brook, enhancing its appeal for planning applications in the area.
Population: 796 (2021) · Area: 334.6 km²
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £533,505 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 007G
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Addington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Addington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Addington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Addington.
- - Addington Quarry Addington Lane Trottiscliffe West Malling Kent
Consultation by KCC: The winning and working of minerals (silica and building sand) in the form of a lateral northerly extension to the existing quarry with restoration to original ground levels to be
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Lands at, and to the North of Wrotham Quarry, Addington, Wrotham, Kent ME19 5DL
The winning and working of minerals (silica and building sand) in the form of a lateral northerly extension to the existing quarry with restoration to original ground levels to be achieved via infilli
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Kent | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - ADDINGTON GREEN, ADDINGTON, West Malling
1 x English Oak (Quercus Robur) located on the village green, Addington, Kent ME19 5B Reduce crown to approx. 10.0 m final height, with a proportional lateral reduction to maintain a balanced overall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Street Record Addington
Removal of English Oak (Quercus Robur) located on the village green in line with the recommendation in the report Option 3- Remove entire tree to ground level, grind/remove stump. Plant replacement tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Addington in Kent
Addington is a picturesque village in Kent, situated near the M20 motorway and nestled between Wrotham Heath and West Malling. Historically referenced in the Domesday Book as Eddintune, the village's name translates to "Æddi's estate." With a parish area of just under 700 acres, it is home to 291 houses and features notable Neolithic long barrows and Addington Brook, enhancing its appeal for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 796 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Addington covers an area of approximately 334.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Addington show an average sale price of £533,505, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Addington is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Addington has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trottiscliffe, Aldon, Offham, Offham Church, Addington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Addington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trottiscliffe Meadows SSSI, Halling to Trottiscliffe Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Addington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Addington
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Addington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Addington.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Addington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Addington were full planning applications (2), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.