Ditton, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ditton, Kent.
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About Ditton
Ditton is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, approximately 4.6 miles west-northwest of Maidstone and 1.8 miles east of West Malling. The parish is characterized by its long, narrow shape, running alongside the A20, with agricultural land to the south and industrial areas to the north. Nestled in the Medway Valley on the northern fringe of the Kent Weald, Ditton is bordered by the historic parishes of Larkfield, Aylesford, and Barming, and had a population of 4,786 as of 2011. This blend of rural and industrial development may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 4,959 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £412,485 (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 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ditton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ditton.
- 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 Ditton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
100 planning applications found near Ditton.
- - 46 Birch Crescent Aylesford Kent ME20 7QE
1x Silver Birch (Applicant ref T1) fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 45 Birch Crescent Aylesford Kent ME20 7QE
2 x Holm Oaks ( T1 and T2 applicant reference) reduce height by one-third. 1 x Yew Tree (T3 applicant reference) reduce height by one-third standing in neighbouring garden. 1 x Cupressus (T4 applicant
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Development Site South Of Brampton Field Between Bradbourne Lane And Kiln Barn Road Ditton Aylesford Kent
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 22/00557/RM to amend the list of approved plans to remove the drawing referenced Annex Garage Plans & Elevations R90113 RLA 22 XX DR A 2061 and to amend t
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 21 Gorse Crescent Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6ES
Single storey front extension with porch and new window to rear side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 191 Woodlands Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6HA
1 x Silver Birch (T1 applicant reference) - Reduce crown by approx 30% removing approx 3m from height and 2m from lateral spread. Reason - Excessive over shading and debris. Tree standing along bounda
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Communications Mast East Malling Research Station New Road East Malling West Malling Kent
Prior Telecommunications Notification: Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a 2.5-metre-high extension of
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 115 Primrose Drive Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EH
T1 (Applicants ref)- Chestnut Tree. Reduce the heavy side towards the house by 30% and dead wood. T2 (Applicants ref)- Chestnut Tree. Reduce the height by 5 metres and dead wood. W1 of Tree Preservati
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 15 Birch Crescent Aylesford Kent ME20 7QE
1 x multi stemmed sweet chestnut standing far (east) end of rear garden. 18m high with lateral spread of 9m. Overall height reduction of approx. 25%, to 13m x 6m respectively with deadwood removed as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Development Site South Of Brampton Field Between Bradbourne Lane And Kiln Barn Road Ditton Aylesford Kent
Partial discharge of condition 22 (remediation verification report) for plots 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 213-220, 253 and 254 pursuant to planning permission TM/23/03298/FL (S73 application to vary Cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Development Site South Of Brampton Field Between Bradbourne Lane And Kiln Barn Road Ditton Aylesford Kent
Partial discharge of condition 19 (surface water drainage verification report) for plots 1-19, 52-63, 69-85, 113-115, 126-135, 142-161, 162, 166, 167, 179-184, 188-191, 204-209, 221-224, 232-235, 242-
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Development Site South Of Brampton Field Between Bradbourne Lane And Kiln Barn Road Ditton Aylesford Kent
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/23/03298/FL for minor amendments to the footway and the crossing facility to provide a deliverable footway
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 58 Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB
Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and adaptions to porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 13 Brassey Drive Aylesford Kent ME20 7QL
S73 application for variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 25/01015/FL (Single storey rear extension). Design has changed slightly due to underground services as discovered through th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 17 Scott Close Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6QP
Retrospective application for loft conversion with side dormers
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE SOUTH OF BRAMPTON FIELD BETWEEN BRADBOURNE LANE AND, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Aylesford
Details of condition 22 (Remediation strategy verification report) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/23/00807/FL (Removal of condition 26 (highways improvements) pursuant to planning permis
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE SOUTH OF BRAMPTON FIELD BETWEEN BRADBOURNE LANE AND, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Aylesford
S.73 application to vary condition 23 (access provision) of planning permission 23/03298/FL (S.73 application to vary Condition 27 of planning permission TM/23/00807/FL to allow the occupation of 50 d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 42, GORSE CRESCENT, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6EX
T1 Mountain Ash. Proposed is the complete removal to ground level. T2 Beech. Proposed is the complete dismantling and removal of the tree to ground level. Standing in Woodland Area W1 of Tree Preserva
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 13, Brassey Drive, Aylesford, ME20 7QL
2 x Conifer - Remove. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Orders 64/00021/TPO and 64/10006/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 38, RAGSTONE COURT, DITTON, AYLESFORD, ME20 6AJ
Convert single garage into bedroom with en-suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 38, Ragstone Court, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6AJ
Convert single garage into bedroom with en-suite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Ditton in Kent
Ditton is a sizeable village and civil parish located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, approximately 4.6 miles west-northwest of Maidstone and 1.8 miles east of West Malling. The parish is characterized by its long, narrow shape, running alongside the A20, with agricultural land to the south and industrial areas to the north. Nestled in the Medway Valley on the northern fringe of the Kent Weald, Ditton is bordered by the historic parishes of Larkfield, Aylesford, and Barming, and had a population of 4,786 as of 2011. This blend of rural and industrial development may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,959 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Ditton show an average sale price of £412,485, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ditton a particularly low-crime area.
Ditton has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Malling Village, Cobdown Farm, Ditton, Aylesford, Ditton, Holtwood, Aylesford, Larkfield Church, Bradbourne, East Malling. 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 Ditton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ditton 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 Ditton
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Ditton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ditton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Ditton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ditton were full planning applications (48), tree works (36), outline applications (28). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 19 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 106 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 87 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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