East Malling, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Malling, Kent.
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About East Malling
East Malling is a village located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, situated to the south of the A20 road. As of 2019, the village had an estimated population of 5,478 residents, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £586,515 (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 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Malling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Malling.
- 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 East Malling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
229 planning applications found near East Malling.
- - Park Farm Cottage Bradbourne Lane Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PE
Section 73 application to vary Condition 4 (Demolition Sequencing and Redevelopment Contract), Condition 6 (Archaeological Investigation and Recording), Condition 7 (Tree Protection Measures) and Cond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Lancaster Cottage 11A Mill Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DA
T1 - Multi-stem ornamental broadleaf tree located close to dwelling - in advanced decline - Remove to ground level. T2 - Mature conifer adj. pavement-facing boundary wall - Remove to ground level to m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 12 Church Walk East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6AG
Erection of a detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Bradbourne Lane Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PE
Section 73 application to discharge condition 5 (Historic Building Recording) of planning permission TM/24/00271/FL Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 2no semi-detached dwell
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 39 St Peters Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PJ
Demolition of single storey side extension and erection of 2-storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 14 High Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6AL
Two storey and single storey rear extensions and internal alterations to 1st floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 14 High Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6AL
Listed Building Application: Two storey and single storey rear extensions and internal changes to 1st floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Bradbourne Lane Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PE
Section 73 application to vary Condition 4 (Demolition Sequencing and Redevelopment Contract), Condition 6 (Archaeological Investigation and Recording), Condition 7 (Tree Protection Measures) and Cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage Bradbourne Lane Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6PE
Details of condition 5 (Historic building recording) submitted prusuant to planning permission TM/24/00271/PA (Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 2no semi detached dwellings,
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 12, CHURCH WALK, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, ME19 6AG
1 x Cherry Plum Tree - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 12, Church Walk, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6AG
1 x Cherry Plum Tree - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-18
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 - - Bradbourne House, New Road, East Malling, , ME19 6DZ
1 x Large Yew (T1 applicant reference) Reduce lower crown back from car park and road by 3M. Selectively remove low branches that have been previously lifted and have no growth points to reduce to. (a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - BRADBOURNE HOUSE, NEW ROAD, EAST MALLING, , ME19 6DZ
1 x Large Yew (T1 applicant reference) Reduce lower crown back from car park and road by 3M. Selectively remove low branches that have been previously lifted and have no growth points to reduce to. (a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - DEVELOPMENT SITE SOUTH OF BRAMPTON FIELD BETWEEN BRADBOURNE LANE AND, Kiln Barn Road, Ditton, Aylesford
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/00557/RM (Reserved Matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to Condition 1 of outline permission TM/18/02966/OA (con
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - COMMUNIGROW LAND SOUTH OF PARK FARM, Bradbourne Lane, Ditton, Aylesford
Prior approval for the installation of solar equipment on non-domestic premises under Class J of Part 14 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (GPDO
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 3, The Grange, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6AH
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 3, The Grange, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6AH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of loft to habitable room incorporating side dormer with window to front and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 7, Gransden Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6GQ
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/24/01674/PA (ground floor rear extension) - for approved door to remain as a window and alter new window in extension to a set of Bi-Fold doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of East Malling in Kent
East Malling is a village located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, situated to the south of the A20 road. As of 2019, the village had an estimated population of 5,478 residents, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in East Malling show an average sale price of £586,515, 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 East Malling a particularly low-crime area.
East Malling has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Malling Village, Cobdown Farm, Ditton, Ditton, Clare Park and Blacklands, Mill Street, East Malling, 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 East Malling includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in East Malling
In the last 24 months, 282 planning applications were submitted near East Malling. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Malling maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near East Malling slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Malling were full planning applications (87), tree works (86), outline applications (60). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 18 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 257 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 210 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 19 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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