Tonbridge, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tonbridge, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 013D
Crime Statistics
140 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 35
- shoplifting: 31
- violent-crime: 30
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- public-order: 12
- other-theft: 7
- drugs: 3
- robbery: 3
- burglary: 2
- other-crime: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 1
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
25 planning applications found near Tonbridge.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Outline | 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 - - 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 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 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 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 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
View full details - - The Lyons East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1DQ
Row of sycamore trees (applicant ref G1) - reduce height by 3m - 4m to the previous reduction points, trim ivy and other foliage on all sides to keep them controlled and maintained
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 157 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BP
Listed Building Application: Change of use of first-floor from Class E (Office) to C3 (Residential) to form a 1x bedroom flat with associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 157 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BP
Change of use of first-floor from Class E (Office) to C3 (Residential) to form a 1x bedroom flat with associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land Rear Of 182 High Street Tonbridge Kent
Application to vary a S106 agreement to planning permission 21/01911/FL (Redevelopment to form 34 Retirement Living apartments for older persons including communal facilities, and associated car parki
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Ferox Hall High Street Tonbridge Kent
Listed Building Application: Internal alterations to Ground Floor Annex:- New internal door opening- Alteration of the extent of the new office area.- Widening of existing doorway- New opening from th
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - J Sainsbury Angel Lane Tonbridge Kent
Advertisement Consent: 1.) Pedestrian Totem, 2.) Illuminated Store Totem, 3.) Primary welcome wall x2, 4.) Narrow welcome wall Lightbox, 5.) Illuminated Sainsbury's building signage x3, 6.) Illuminate
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - First And Second Floors 1 - 2 Botany Tonbridge Kent TN9 1SA
Creation of a third-storey extension, under class AB part 20 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) to create a one-person studio flat,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 9 Hadlow Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1LE
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 16, East Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1HG
Change of use of mixed used to residential dwellings (Part 3 Class MA) to create 5 additional flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 19, Flat 1, Bordyke, Tonbridge, TN9 1NW
T1 (Applicants ref) London Plane- Remove 1/4 of the stem which leans in a south-easterly direction. The stem will be reduced as indicated in annotated photo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - LAND REAR OF 182, High Street, Tonbridge
Details of condition 9 (c) & (d) (Ground Remediation) condition 14 ( Suds Verification report) Pursuant to planning permission TM/21/01911/FL Redevelopment to form 34 Retirement Living apartments for
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-05
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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 £453,975, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Tonbridge area recorded 140 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Tonbridge. Of these, 95% 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 Tonbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Tonbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tonbridge were tree works (27), outline applications (14), full planning applications (12). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 65 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: 39 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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