How long do planning decisions take near East Malling Heath?

The average planning decision time near East Malling Heath is 82 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near East Malling Heath?

The planning approval rate near East Malling Heath is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Malling Heath?

The most common type of planning application near East Malling Heath is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Malling Heath?

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East Malling Heath, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Malling Heath, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Malling Heath are administered by Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council. View the full Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Malling Heath

East Malling Heath is a civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, England, encompassing the villages of East Malling and Larkfield. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 14,185, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £449,850 (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 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Malling Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Malling Heath.

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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near East Malling Heath.

- Development Site South Of Hillberry Farm Wateringbury Road East Malling West Malling Kent
Details of Condition 4 (iii) (Archaeological post excavation assessment) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/24/00745/PA (Change of use of land and the creation of an access road and erection
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-18
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- TEA ROOM AT, HILL TOP FARM, THE HEATH, EAST MALLING, ,
Self-build/custom build application for a change of use of a commercial building and land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) to a 3 bedroom bunga
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of East Malling Heath in Kent

Property prices in East Malling Heath show an average sale price of £449,850, 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 Heath a particularly low-crime area.

East Malling Heath has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Malling Village, Wateringbury, New Barns and Broadwater Farm, Mill Street, East Malling, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oaken Wood SSSI; 10 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 Heath

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near East Malling Heath. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 East Malling Heath.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near East Malling Heath were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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