Leybourne, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leybourne, Kent.
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About Leybourne
Leybourne is a charming village and civil parish located in Kent, England, just off Junction 4 of the M20 Motorway. It lies in proximity to New Hythe, Larkfield, and West Malling, making it a convenient location for commuters. As of 2020, the parish had a population of 4,372, reflecting a close-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 4,800 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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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 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leybourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leybourne.
- 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 Leybourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Leybourne.
- - Amenity Land At Nevill Court West Malling Kent
2 x Hornbeam (applicants ref. T5 and T6) - Reduce and reshape as specified.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 63 Old Orchard Lane Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5QH
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Grange Close Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5HU
Construction of 2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch incorporating demolition of existing conservatory and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land Opposite The Paddocks Birling Road Leybourne West Malling Kent
Details of Condition 9 (Landscape and boundary treatment) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/25/00944/PA (Permanent use of site for four Gypsy Traveller families, to include four static cara
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 239, London Road, West Malling, ME19 5AD
Details of condition 13 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission TM/24/00441/PA (Erection of 2 bungalows with associated parking and landscaping)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - PARKING AREA SOUTH OF, Mellinges Close, West Malling
Details of condition 5 (Contamination) pursuant to planning permission TM/24/00315/PA erection of 4no dwellings comprising of 2 x 2 bedroom terrace, 1 x 3 bedroom terrace, and 1 x 2 bedroom flat over
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 43 London Road Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5EU
Retention of outbuilding (Resubmission following appeal dismissal APP/H2265/W/25/3364008)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - TITHE BARN, 11, CASTLE WAY, LEYBOURNE, WEST MALLING, ME19 5HF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: construction of two new dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 13, CASTLE WAY, LEYBOURNE, WEST MALLING, ME19 5HF
Demolition of existing garage and part one/part two storey side extension with new side porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-08-08
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A brief summary of Leybourne in Kent
Leybourne is a charming village and civil parish located in Kent, England, just off Junction 4 of the M20 Motorway. It lies in proximity to New Hythe, Larkfield, and West Malling, making it a convenient location for commuters. As of 2020, the parish had a population of 4,372, reflecting a close-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,800 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Leybourne 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 Leybourne a particularly low-crime area.
Leybourne has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Malling, New Barns and Broadwater Farm, Clare Park and Blacklands, Mill Street, 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 Leybourne includes 10 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, Leybourne 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 Leybourne
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Leybourne. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leybourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Leybourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leybourne were outline applications (14), full planning applications (10), tree works (10).
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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