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12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of The Rocks · updated daily · Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Apple Tree 92B The Rocks Road East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6AUAwaiting decisionErection of a rear extension with associated alterations, including revised first floor rear fenestration. Erection of a detached outbuilding for use as a gym incidental to the dwellinghouse; and installation of external air conditioning units to the side elevationReceived 19 Oct 202626/01970/FL
27-30 Upper Mill East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6BFAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing timber cladding with fibre cement, wood-effect vertical cladding; replacement of 2 existing windows with white UPVC conservation-style windows and replacement of a Juliet balcony door at flats 27-30 Upper MillReceived 23 Sep 202626/01704/FL
Clare Coach House 86 Mill Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6BUApproved2 x Lime trees. Remove several dangerous large dead or damaged branches from both trees, ( one large branch has recently fallen to the ground). Reduce both trees by 30% to reduce risk of further disease/damage. Trees standing in rear gardenReceived 18 Sep 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01747/TNCA
95 Mill Street East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6BUApproved1 x Walnut tree - Reduce size by 30%.Received 16 Sep 2026Decided 15 Oct 202626/01719/TNCA
The Woodman Sweets Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JFAwaiting decisionDetails of Conditions 6 (Invasive Species Method Statement) 7 (Updated Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)) 9 ( Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) 10 (Refuse and Cycle Storage details) 11( Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) pursuant to planning permission Ref. TM/25/00569/PA (Appeal Ref. APP/H2265/W/25/3373454) Section 73 application to Vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/01514/PA (New detached house in excess side garden of existing property, with new access, parking, associated garden and double garage) Revising plans to incorporate front dormers and front bay windows with balconies aboveReceived 26 Aug 202626/01563/RD

Planning in The Rocks

Approved: 84%; 97 of 101 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around The Rocks

Postcode districts

ME19 237 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

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About The Rocks

The Rocks is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in The Rocks show an average sale price of £449,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Rocks 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 The Rocks a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Rocks has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Rocks 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 The Rocks, 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, 125 planning applications were submitted near The Rocks. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were tree works (34), full planning applications (28), outline applications (22). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Rocks?

In the last 24 months, 125 planning applications were submitted near The Rocks. The approval rate is 84%.

How long do planning decisions take near The Rocks?

The average planning decision time near The Rocks is 69 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 The Rocks?

The planning approval rate near The Rocks is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Rocks?

The most common type of planning application near The Rocks is tree works applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.

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