Tovil, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tovil, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tovil are administered by Maidstone Borough Council. View the full Maidstone Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tovil
Tovil is a civil parish located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, characterised by a blend of residential and industrial zones. As you move towards the centre of Maidstone, commercial activities are on the rise, while the outskirts are predominantly used for arable farming. This diverse zoning offers various opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial sectors.
Population: 4,495 (2021)
District: Maidstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Faversham and Mid Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 015H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tovil.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tovil.
- 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 Tovil based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Tovil.
- 26/502617/TPOA - Land Adj To Gleneagles Drive Tovil Kent
Tree Preservation Order application: G9180 5 x Sycamore, 5 x Hazel and 4 x Common Hawthorn/Quick/May - Sever Ivy around base to prevent further smothering of the stem and improve access and visibility
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 82 King Edward Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6PL
Installation of air source heat pump to front of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 65 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6SX
Material change of use from a single dwelling to 9no bedsits and 1no. landlords room with 7no. parking spaces (1no charge point) bins and cycle storage, and alterations to existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Bridgeside Mews Tovil Kent ME15 6RJ
Erection of a single-storey 1-bedroom bungalow with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/501541/LAWPRO - 58 Postmill Drive Tovil Kent ME15 6FY
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension with 3no. rooflights following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 58 Postmill Drive Tovil Kent ME15 6FY
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension with 3no. rooflights following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - 26/501456/SUB - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 15 (drainage surface water verification report), subject to 20/503055/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 15 (drainage surface water verification report), subject to 20/503055/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Caernarvon Lodge 44 Caernarvon Drive Tovil Kent ME15 6FJ
TPO application to coppice several mult-istemmed Sycamore trees, current height of 3-5m and spread of 2m-4m to be re-coppiced to ground level (TPO 29 of 2003).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4b (Phase 2)-(Gas Protection Proposals) subject to 20/502266/FULL As amended by 25/504450/NMAND
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 14 (surface water drainage operation and maintenance manual) subject to application 20/503055/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3b (Phase 1 only)-(Contamination verification reports) subject to 20/502266/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 84 Courtenay Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6UN
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of an annexed building as a self-contained residence
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Off Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4(b) (Phase 1 and part Phase 2) - Ground gas protection systems, Subject to 20/502266/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land At Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Non-Material amendment of application 20/502266/FULL: to amend condition 3b to allow for phased development
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Southern Water Co Equans P4 Fieldfare Drive Maidstone Kent
Tree Preservation Order application:- Mixed species trees and shrubs encroaching into the site and entrance from neighbouring land. Our certified team will attend site and cut back all shrubs, bramble
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 4 - 6 Church Street Tovil Kent ME15 6RB
Retrospective application for changes of top illuminated signage at front and side elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 10 Underwood Close Maidstone Kent ME15 6SR
Conversion of original garage into kitchen. Removal of existing garage door and replace with infill masonry and window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Land Rear Of 1-3 Tovil Green Tovil Kent ME15 6RJ
Erection of 2x 2/3-bedroom maisonettes on the first and second floor, over corresponding parking at ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Land At Farleigh Hill Tovil Kent
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7- (surface materials) subject to 20/503055/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Tovil in Kent
Tovil is a civil parish located in the Borough of Maidstone, Kent, characterised by a blend of residential and industrial zones. As you move towards the centre of Maidstone, commercial activities are on the rise, while the outskirts are predominantly used for arable farming. This diverse zoning offers various opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial sectors. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,495 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Maidstone district.
Property prices in Tovil show an average sale price of £357,820, 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 Tovil a particularly low-crime area.
Tovil has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Tovil includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Tovil 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.
Planning Activity in Tovil
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Tovil. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Tovil.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Tovil slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tovil were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (26), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 72 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 61 applications
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