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Planning in Plaxtol

Approved
92%
110 of 114 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Plaxtol

Postcode districts

TN15 582 applications in the last 12 monthsTN11 324 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

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About Plaxtol

Plaxtol is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. Located approximately 5 miles north of Tonbridge and east of Sevenoaks, the parish had a population of 1,117 according to the 2011 Census. This charming village may be of interest to those researching planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,134 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.

Property prices in Plaxtol show an average sale price of £653,059, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Plaxtol 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 Plaxtol a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Plaxtol has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Plaxtol 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 Plaxtol, 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, 130 planning applications were submitted near Plaxtol. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were tree works (41), full planning applications (39), outline applications (25). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Plaxtol?
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Plaxtol. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Plaxtol?
The average planning decision time near Plaxtol is 66 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 Plaxtol?
The planning approval rate near Plaxtol is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Plaxtol?
The most common type of planning application near Plaxtol is tree works applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Plaxtol?
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