Tonbridge, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tonbridge, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
Planning applications in Tonbridge are administered by Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council. View the full Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tonbridge
Tonbridge is a vibrant market town located in Kent, England, situated on the banks of the River Medway. Just 4 miles north of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 12 miles southwest of Maidstone, it offers a strategic position for development and planning opportunities. As part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, the town had an estimated population of 41,293 in 2019, reflecting its appeal for residential and commercial growth.
Population: 38,657 (2011) · Elevation: 70m
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tonbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tonbridge.
- 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 Tonbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Tonbridge.
- - Car Parking Spaces 4 - 8 At 188 High Street Tonbridge Kent
T1 (Applicants ref) 3x Sycamore- Repollard (removing 3-4m) and remove dead ivy
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Bordyke Cottage Bordyke Tonbridge Kent TN9 1NN
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/25/01446/FL (Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension) for the removal of the rear flank (facing nort
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/01316/LDCEX - Latters Toll Farm Knowle Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of part of barn and log cabin as 2no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/01267/LAWPRO - Land Rear Of 7 - 9 Station Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - subdivision and use of the commercial/community floorspace within Block A as a separate pharmacy and dental practice
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/01265/NMAMD - Land At Mascalls Farm Badsell Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/00528/FULL - (Replacement of post & rail fence with timber close boarded fence type at the rear of Plot 354; addition of knee rail fencing to the east of Plots
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Medway House Hawden Road Tonbridge Kent
T1. Beech, Crown lift by 1.5 meters T2. Maple, reduce lateral growth away from building. Reduce limbs by 2.5 meters T3. Beech, reduce lateral growth away from building. Reduce Limbs by 2.5 meters T4.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/01237/ADJ - Land Part Of Manor Farm Lower Hayesden Lane Tonbridge Kent
Adjoining Authority Consultation: Full planning application for the erection of 314 residential dwellings, commercial floor space (Use Class E) and additional car parking for Nexus School, together wi
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-29 - - The Portreeves House East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HP
Gleditsia (T1) - fell to ground level. Laburnum (T2) - fell to ground level. Dead Crab Apple (T3) - fell to ground level. Ash (T4) - cut back close to boundary line. Cypress (T5) - cut back close to b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 61 - 63 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1SD
Prior notification: Change of use from a use within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order, to a mixed use for any purpose within that Class and up to 2 flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Chequers Inn 122 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1AS
1 x Bay tree (shown in applicants photo) - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 16 East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HG
Prior Notification under schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of use from Mixed use to C3 (Dwelling) to form 5x additional flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Canham Business Centre 426 Vale Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1SW
Proposed extension to existing office building to include erection of a first-floor extension over the existing lobby area and internal amendments to provide a mezzanine landing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Sovereign Way Mid Car Park Sovereign Way Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RG
Erection of a new leisure centre to facilitate the relocation of the Angel Leisure Centre
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land At West Wood Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent
50 dead Ash trees (applicants ref. G001): Fell, Removal of dead stems, saplings, grasses and Brambles to widen ride 001 as specified in tree Safety Report dated 27th February 2026. Standing in Woodlan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 48A Hadlow Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1NZ
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Unit 2 Sovereign Way Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RH
Removal of asbestos cement sheet roof coverings and replacement metal profiled built-up insulated installation with modern rooflights, replacement of existing single glazed metal framed windows with n
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - South Half Of Main Building Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge Kent
Details of condition 3 (Method statement - Schedule of Works D02) pursuant to Listed Building consent ref: TM/25/00632/PA (Listed Building Application: Proposed internal refurbishment works to the rec
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - South Half Of Main Building Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge Kent
Details of condition 6 (Method statement and materials specification) pursuant to Listed Building consent ref: TM/25/00632/PA (Listed Building Application: Proposed internal refurbishment works to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - South Half Of Main Building Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge Kent
Details of condition 5 (Method statement - Demolition) pursuant to Listed Building consent ref: TM/25/00632/PA (Listed Building Application: Proposed internal refurbishment works to the reception area
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - South Half Of Main Building Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge Kent
Details of condition 7 (Method statement and Materials specification) pursuant to Listed Building consent ref: TM/25/00632/PA (Listed Building Application: Proposed internal refurbishment works to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Tonbridge in Kent
Tonbridge is a vibrant market town located in Kent, England, situated on the banks of the River Medway. Just 4 miles north of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 12 miles southwest of Maidstone, it offers a strategic position for development and planning opportunities. As part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, the town had an estimated population of 41,293 in 2019, reflecting its appeal for residential and commercial growth. The Town has a population of approximately 38,657 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Tonbridge sits at an elevation of 70 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Tonbridge show an average sale price of £405,476, 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 Tonbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Tonbridge has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Quarry Hill, Tonbridge, Tonbridge, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Tonbridge includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Tonbridge
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Tonbridge. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tonbridge.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Tonbridge were tree works (39), full planning applications (17), outline applications (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 84 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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