Wateringbury, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wateringbury, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wateringbury 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 Wateringbury
Wateringbury is a village and civil parish located near Maidstone in Kent, England. It is characterized by the Wateringbury Stream, which feeds into the River Medway just north of Bow Bridge, and historically supported three watermills, with one still operational today. The village is also served by Wateringbury railway station on the Medway Valley Line, making it an accessible location for potential development and planning opportunities.
Population: 1,976 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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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: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wateringbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wateringbury.
- 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 Wateringbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wateringbury.
- - Cults 58 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BT
Removal of existing pitched hip roof, and erection of a first floor with new pitched hip roof with rooflight. Alterations to ground floor windows, removal of door, and repositioning of rear steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/502126/FULL - Cults 58 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BT
Removal of existing pitched hip roof, and erection of a first floor with new pitched hip roof with rooflight. Alterations to ground floor windows, removal of door, and repositioning of rear steps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Tresco 57 Tonbridge Road Teston Kent ME18 5BT
Erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear and single storey side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 184 Tonbridge Road Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5NS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Occupation of the dwelling by 6 individual as a family
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 186 Tonbridge Road Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5NS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion from 3 flats to a single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 9, SUB STATION SOUTH OF, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5DR
3 x Ash Trees (applicants references T1, T2 and T3) Fell to ground level. Reason for works is for fence replacement for security around sub station. Trees are standing next to road and Substation Fenc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Wateringbury in Kent
Wateringbury is a village and civil parish located near Maidstone in Kent, England. It is characterized by the Wateringbury Stream, which feeds into the River Medway just north of Bow Bridge, and historically supported three watermills, with one still operational today. The village is also served by Wateringbury railway station on the Medway Valley Line, making it an accessible location for potential development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,976 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Wateringbury 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 Wateringbury a particularly low-crime area.
Wateringbury has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wateringbury, Wateringbury Station, 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 Wateringbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oaken Wood SSSI, Wateringbury SSSI; 14 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, Wateringbury 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 Wateringbury
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Wateringbury. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wateringbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 74 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 Wateringbury were outline applications (9), full planning applications (7), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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