Search Tonbridge planning applications
132 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Tonbridge · updated daily · Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
- 4 The Gables Lyons Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN9 1ESAwaiting decision24 x Ash (within boundary hedge between 4 The Gables and 27 Lyons Crescent) - Reduce height to just below the level of the first floor windows of the house.Received 10 Nov 202626/02104/TNCA
- Land At Douces Manor St Leonards Street West Malling KentAwaiting decision22x Field Maple- cut back overgrowing limbs to a max height of 20 feet. Standing in Area A1 of Tree Preservation OrderReceived 3 Nov 202626/02067/TPOC
- 25 The Haydens Tonbridge Kent TN9 1NSAwaiting decisionT1 (Applicant ref) Gleditsia Tricanthos- Prune to reduce crown by approx 1 overall, back to vicinity of previous pruning points. H1 (Applicants ref) Leylandii- Trim to and sides to shape and tidy to maintain size. H2 (Applicants ref) Castlewellan- Trim top and all sides to tidy. G1(Applicants ref) Group of Cherry, Beech and Tulip- Prune to reduce trees by approx 1.5m back to vicinity of previous cuts to maintain size for position. T2 (Applicants ref) Magnolia- Selectively prune over extended sections back to drop crotch and maintain size.Received 2 Nov 202626/02062/TNCA
- Land West Of Cedar House Crouch Lane Borough Green Sevenoaks KentAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate Existing: Retention of mixed use of land for residential purposes through the siting and occupation of a caravan and open storage, together with operational development comprising hardstandingReceived 28 Oct 202626/01798/LDE
- Development Site Southern Part Of Former Aylesford Quarry Rochester Road Aylesford KentAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate Existing: Use and development to continue and complete the redevelopment of the Site in accordance with planning permission TM/22/01909/OA, TM/25/01284/RD and TM/26/00880/RMReceived 28 Oct 202626/01889/LDE
Planning in Tonbridge
- Approved
- 91%
- 392 of 412 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Tonbridge in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Tonbridge
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TN9 211 applications in the last 12 monthsTN10 95 applications in the last 12 monthsTN8 222 applications in the last 12 monthsTN11 324 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Tonbridge has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tonbridge 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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In the last 24 months, 549 planning applications were submitted near Tonbridge. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (131), tree works (123), outline applications (87). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).