Snodland, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Snodland, Kent.
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About Snodland
Snodland is a town located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, nestled along the River Medway and positioned between Rochester and Maidstone, approximately 34 miles from central London. As of the 2011 Census, the town boasts a population of 10,211, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 11,830 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
Website: http://www.snodlandcouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £337,514 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Snodland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Snodland.
- 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 Snodland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Snodland.
- - Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Mill Street Snodland Kent ME6 5AT
Details of condition 3 (Noise attenuation) pursuant to planning permission 25/02007/FL 3x external AC condensers units and 2x external wall vents
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - First Floor Of 10 And 12 High Street Snodland Kent ME6 5DF
Prior Notification under schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of use from class E (office) to C3 (Dwelling) to form a 1x bedroom flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 190 Malling Road Snodland Kent ME6 5EQ
Proposed single storey rear extension and detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Mill Street Snodland Kent ME6 5AT
3x external AC condensers units and 2x external wall vents
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - CENTRAL GARAGE, ROCFORT ROAD, SNODLAND, ME6 5NQ
Retrospective application for part change of use from C3 (residential) to Sui Generis (ancillary staff facilities)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 25, Charles Close, Snodland, ME6 5EB
Demolition of existing porch and construction of a single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Snodland in Kent
Snodland is a town located in the borough of Tonbridge and Malling, Kent, nestled along the River Medway and positioned between Rochester and Maidstone, approximately 34 miles from central London. As of the 2011 Census, the town boasts a population of 10,211, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,830 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Snodland show an average sale price of £337,514, 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 Snodland a particularly low-crime area.
Snodland has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Snodland, Holborough Mill, Snodland. 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 Snodland includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holborough to Burham Marshes SSSI, Peter's Pit SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peters Pit. 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, Snodland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.snodlandcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Snodland
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Snodland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Snodland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Snodland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Snodland were full planning applications (6), outline applications (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 12 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.