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Planning appeals in Tonbridge and Malling

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Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Tonbridge and Malling since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

The Planning Inspectorate has decided 399 planning appeals in Tonbridge and Malling since 2016, of which 33% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 18 decisions, 33% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 29 weeks. Figures as at 30 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.

408

appeals on record since 2016

33%

of decided appeals allowed

29 wks

median receipt to decision

18

decisions in the last 12 months, 33% allowed

By appeal type

Householder108 decided
33% allowed
Minor206 decided
33% allowed
Major32 decided
50% allowed
Commercial1 decided
100% allowed
Enforcement38 decided
11% allowed
Other23 decided
30% allowed

By procedure

Written representations370 decided
29% allowed
Hearings17 decided
71% allowed
Inquiries21 decided
67% allowed

Latest decisions in Tonbridge and Malling

  1. Allowed29 September 2026· minor6010459
    Land West of 103 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, TN11 9HL

    between 5 and 7 residential dwellings

  2. Dismissed29 September 2026· other6009847
    The Old Stables, 12 Kenward Court, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0DX

    descripted as ‘to replace old wooden windows and doors with bespoke timber alternative. The colour brown would be used as this was the original colour but if possible would like to use grey if permitted

  3. Dismissed8 July 2026· minor6007841
    Land Adjoining Hazeldene, Pilgrims Way, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, ME19 5EW

    development of site to provide 1no. infill dwelling

  4. Dismissed1 July 2026· other6002496
    Old Allens, Allens Lane, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QZ

    a two storey extension, internal works and adjustment of various external openings

  5. Dismissed18 June 2026· householder6004481
    Elpatos, Pilgrims Way, West Malling, ME19 5EP

    described on the application form as, ‘Proposed roof alterations to allow new rear dormer

  6. Dismissed8 June 2026· major6004257
    26 The Maltings, Carpenters Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0DQ

    the conversion of buildings for residential purposes, Maltings 1 into 22 flats, Maltings 2 into 23 Elderly Persons Flats, associated parking and landscaping and elevational alterations to adjacent dwelling converted from office without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref TM/85/1593, dated 27 February 1987

  7. Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6001565
    335 Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3EU
  8. Notice varied and upheld10 April 2026· enforcement3341380
    4 Ruby Walk, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JT

    Erection of a 1.6 m high grey painted timber fencing with piers and entrance gate to the front property

  9. Dismissed31 March 2026· householder6003474
    Dunsmore, 10 Hadlow Park, Hadlow, TN11 0HX

    two storey front, single storey rear and first floor side extension; conversion of garage to habitable room; extension to existing front dormer and fenestration alterations

  10. Dismissed24 March 2026· other3374702
    Trench Farmhouse, Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9LE
  11. Dismissed24 March 2026· householder3374700
    Trench Farmhouse, Coldharbour Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9LE

    demolition of single storey outbuilding and construction of single storey garden room and secondary entrance to dwelling

  12. Dismissed3 March 2026· householder6002415
    The Lodge, 2 Yaldham Manor Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6FA

    two storey rear extension and detached double garage

  13. Allowed18 February 2026· householder6002610
    43 London Road, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5EU

    the construction of an outbuilding

  14. Dismissed11 February 2026· minor6001182
    440 Land and Building East of Rose Cottage, Lunsford Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6JA

    demolition of existing workshop and office space and replacement with new mixed-use office and workshop space (class E) and detached garage to rear

  15. Allowed22 January 2026· major3366031
    Land North East and South of 161 Wateringbury Road , East Malling , Kent, ME19 6JE

    an ‘outline application: all matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 52 residential dwellings, including affordable housing, open space and landscaping, roads, parking, drainage and earthworks. New access to be formed from Wateringbury Road’

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