Marden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Marden
Marden is a village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled on the flood plain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the nearby areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,027 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marden.
- 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 Marden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Marden.
- - 7 Challenger Way Marden Kent TN12 9GN
Submission of details pursuant to part discharge condition 4 (Ecology enhancement scheme- Swift Nesting ) subject to application 26/500309/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Taj Of Kent Church Green Marden Kent TN12 9HS
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2-(internal noise levels) subject to 25/501984/PNMA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Bridge House High Street Marden Kent TN12 9DP
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (brick details) subject to application 25/504975/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 High Street Marden Kent TN12 9AA
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including removal of partition walls and doors on ground and first floor to enable the enlargement of a second bedroom, with creation of ensuite and to
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 5 Challenger Way Marden Kent TN12 9GN
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 50 Seymour Drive Marden Kent TN12 9GT
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4-(enhancement of ecology) subject to 25/504458/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Bridge House High Street Marden Kent TN12 9DP
Conservation Area notification: Common Horse Chestnut: Section fell to 2ft above ground level, Sequoia (Dead): Section fell to as close to ground level as practicable. Reason for works: General mainte
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2 Church Green Cottages Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QE
Listed Building Consent for installation of an EV charger on the side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - The Bridge House High Street Marden Kent TN12 9DP
Listed Building Consent for lifting and relaying existing brick floor within kitchen/breakfast area on an insulated base
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Land Rear Of The Taj Of Kent Church Green Marden Kent
Non Material Amendment to 23/504966/FULL being to vary condition 2 of this permission to allow a phased development. Condition 2 shall therefore read as: The development hereby permitted shall be carr
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Units 6 And 15 Wheelbarrow Industrial Estate Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ
Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (cycle parking) subject to application 24/504424/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - St Michael's And All Angels Church Church Green Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9HN
Conservation Area Notification : T1 Lime - Pollard to a height of 15 - 20 feet, as recommended by Crispin Tregonning, Tree Surgeon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Tutsham House Howland Road Marden Kent TN12 9ET
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed garage conversion and alterations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Manor House Albion Road Marden Kent TN12 9EA
Submission of details to discharge condition 2 (external materials) of planning application 23/501693/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - 12 Minstrel Close Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9FU
Remove existing Waney Edge Timber Boarding and replace with hung tiles to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Marden in Kent
Marden is a village and civil parish situated in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled on the flood plain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the nearby areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,027 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Marden show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Marden a particularly low-crime area.
Marden has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Marden includes 5 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, Marden 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 Marden
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Marden. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Marden.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marden were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Great Pattenden planning applications
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- Marden Thorn planning applications
- Great Cheveney planning applications
- Underling Green planning applications
- Chainhurst planning applications
- Wanshurst Green planning applications
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