Ryarsh, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ryarsh, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Ryarsh
Ryarsh is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, England, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Situated to the west of Maidstone and north of West Malling, Ryarsh presents a charming rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 928 (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 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ryarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ryarsh.
- 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 Ryarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ryarsh.
- - The Vicarage Birling Road Ryarsh West Malling Kent ME19 5LS
Single storey rear extension, relocation of front door with new front porch, vertical tiling, render, new fenestration and pitched roof to garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - UNIT 1, 15, BROOKS DRIVE, RYARSH, WEST MALLING, ME19 5GS
Change of use and conversion of existing retail unit into 1no. residential apartment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Unit 1 15 Brooks Drive Ryarsh West Malling Kent ME19 5GS
Change of use and conversion of existing retail unit into 1no. residential apartment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - FORMER RYARSH PLACE FARM, Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling
Outline Application: all matters reserved except for access, layout and scale for the demolition of an existing range of modern agricultural buildings and the redevelopment of site with five dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Ryarsh in Kent
Ryarsh is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Tonbridge and Malling district of Kent, England, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Situated to the west of Maidstone and north of West Malling, Ryarsh presents a charming rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 928 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Ryarsh 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 Ryarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Ryarsh has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Malling, Birling, Ryarsh Village. 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 Ryarsh includes 20 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, Ryarsh 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 Ryarsh
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ryarsh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ryarsh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 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 Ryarsh were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.