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Planning in Larkfield

Approved
89%
105 of 109 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Larkfield in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.

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About Larkfield

Larkfield, located in Kent, is a village within the civil parish of East Malling and Larkfield, under the Tonbridge and Malling borough. This area is predominantly built-up and is situated north of the A20 road, with easy access to the M20 motorway, which features junction 4 nearby on the A228. This strategic location makes Larkfield an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the East Malling and Larkfield district.

Property prices in Larkfield show an average sale price of £523,036, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Larkfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Larkfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Larkfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Larkfield 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Larkfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 161 planning applications were submitted near Larkfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), outline applications (34), tree works (29). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Larkfield?
In the last 24 months, 161 planning applications were submitted near Larkfield. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Larkfield?
The average planning decision time near Larkfield is 76 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 Larkfield?
The planning approval rate near Larkfield is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Larkfield?
The most common type of planning application near Larkfield is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Larkfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Larkfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.