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Planning appeals in Tonbridge and Malling, 2023

53 appeals decided in 2023, 37% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Allowed15 December 2023· minor3324185
    105 Bull Lane, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7HT

    to alter and convert existing side extension to form 1 bedroom dwelling

  2. Dismissed15 December 2023· major3302608
    2 Yardley Park Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1NE

    Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 13 apartments with associated access, landscaping, parking and infrastructure

  3. Allowed12 December 2023· major3321880
    Land at Eccles, East and West of Bull Lane, Eccles, Kent, ME20 7EH

    Residential development of up to 950 dwellings (to be delivered in a phased and severable manner), provision of a mixed-use local centre (including Class E, F and C3 with potential for retirement homes) provision of land to accommodate a new primary school, replacement sports pitches with changing facilities; associated green infrastructure including landscaping, public open space, allotments, sustainable urban drainage systems, biodiversity enhancements; new accesses from Bull Lane; new access and road/cycleway/footpath link to New Court Road

  4. Allowed11 December 2023· minor3291395
    Land North of Walnut Cottage, Bullen Lane, East Peckham, Tonbridge Kent, TN12 5LX
  5. Dismissed27 November 2023· minor3319483
    Teston Cottage , Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NG

    described on the application form as ‘creation of loft bedroom to new roof over existing kitchen, new traditional dormer to garden side, new flat roof to extend over existing utility forming distinct separation between historic front house and new rear extension

  6. Dismissed27 November 2023· other3315848
    Teston Cottage Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, ME19 5NG

    described on the application form as ‘creation of loft bedroom to new roof over existing kitchen, new traditional dormer to garden side, new flat roof to extend over existing utility forming distinct separation between historic front house and new rear extension

  7. Dismissed24 November 2023· householder3315233
    64 A Sevenoaks Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8AP

    the redevelopment of the main house with extensions, internal reconfiguration, roof alterations including the alteration of 2no roof dormers and associated roof work, demolition/ adaptation of existing ground floor annexed building to a two storey building with roof extension, existing car port adapted/ rebuilt to secure 2no car garage with roof extension to accommodate new gym area at first floor

  8. Dismissed16 November 2023· minor3318610
    Land West Of The Stable Barn, Stocks Green Road, Hildenborough Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8LT

    rebuild of a former Smock Mill for use as a holiday let and erection of 3 dwellings (proposed enabling scheme)

  9. Dismissed13 November 2023· minor3313126
    Field - Barn, Stocks Green Road , Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AY

    change of use to agricultural repairs and auto repairs instead of lambing as barn has been used

  10. Allowed9 November 2023· minor3321085
    Downs Farm, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB

    the erection of a part two/part single storey detached dwelling with two bedrooms with mezzanine and basement, an associated curtilage, and space for three parking spaces

  11. Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3318490
    16 The Ridgeway, Tonbridge, TN10 4NH

    the erection of single dormer bungalow complete with associated parking and amenity area

  12. Dismissed5 October 2023· other3313388
    Consultus Care & Nursing Ltd, 17-19 London Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3AB

    replacement of two front doors

  13. Dismissed4 October 2023· householder3323775
    3 Orwell Spike, West Malling, ME19 4PB

    for the construction of a new detached garage with annex in the roof space above

  14. Dismissed22 September 2023· householder3305107
    Westbank, London Road, Addington, Kent, ME19 5PL

    a single-story side extension with roof space and existing loft space developed into habitable space

  15. Allowed20 September 2023· minor3316969
    Alans Hectare, Cemetry Lane, Hadlow, TN11 0LT

    the change of use of land to a private gypsy and traveller caravan site consisting of 2 no. pitches without complying with a condition attached to planning permission TM/14/02816/FL dated 24 June 2016 (allowed under

  16. Allowed19 September 2023· minor3307313
    The Nursery, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, ME19 5ES

    a variation of condition 4 (plans) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/18/00357/OA (Outline Application: Erection of a detached dwelling for an agricultural worker relating to the nursery business to replace the mobile home, with landscaping reserved) without complying with condition 4 attached to planning permission Ref TM/20/01140/FL dated 29 July

  17. Allowed18 September 2023· householder3308038
    Woodruff , Basted, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8PR

    erection of single storey side extension with glazing and bi fold doors to be used as dining/entertaining space

  18. Dismissed8 September 2023· minor3314272
    Land Northeast Of Stable Villa, Maidstone Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7SW

    Erection of purpose built, disabled access, single family dwelling house with detached garage

  19. Dismissed7 September 2023· minor3307423
    Land To The West Of 110 And 112 High Street, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3UN

    erection of a new detached dwellinghouse

  20. Dismissed6 September 2023· minor3313558
    Land East of Heronshaw , Oldbury Lane , Ightham, Kent , TN15 9DE

    demolition of existing structures and erection of a single dwelling and associated hardstanding, parking and landscaping via existing access from Oldbury Lane

  21. Dismissed31 August 2023· householder3303924
    Little Egypt, Park Road, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 9SR

    for the existing dilapidated garage and shed to be demolished and replaced with a single-storey, oak framed annexe

  22. Dismissed21 August 2023· householder3320088
    50 Whiffen Walk, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6TZ

    the removal of an existing hedgerow along the boundary of the property and replacement with a new brick wall with integrated close board fence panels and brick pillar (1.8m high, 5.5m long)

  23. Dismissed25 July 2023· minor3291685
    Offham Service Station, London Road Addington, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5AL

    temporary change of use of land to hand car wash, and stationing of portacabin to act as staff welfare unit (3 years)

  24. Allowed24 July 2023· minor3309118
    37 Stickens Lane, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6BT

    Demolition of two semi-detached bungalows replaced with two detached 1.5 storey dwellings

  25. Allowed4 July 2023· minor3308696
    Land to the Rear of 7 and 9 Vale Rise, Tonbridge, Kent , TN9 1TB

    erection of single storey domestic dwelling and associated parking, including a new drop kerb

  26. Allowed27 June 2023· householder3298031
    The Oasthouse, The Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5LS

    replacement of existing driveway gates on private road. The proposed gates will not be visible from a highway, do not exceed two metres in height (from ground level) and do not exceed the neighbour's existing fence

  27. Dismissed21 June 2023· minor3312356
    163 Tonbridge Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5JP

    erection of a detached 2-storey 3-bedroom dwelling

  28. Dismissed20 June 2023· householder3314735
    40 Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HY

    described on the application form as “Proposal to replace dying hedgerow and trellis fence along side boundary of property with a new closed boarded fence, matching other existing fencing at the property and providing privacy to the back garden

  29. Allowed19 June 2023· householder3314875
    2 Albion Close, Hadlow, TN11 0DR

    described on the application form as “Retrospective application for single storey rear extension and roof terrace

  30. Dismissed22 May 2023· householder3294697
    Caterways Cottage, Old Soar Road, Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, TN15 0QX

    the construction of a 1.5 bay oak-framed garage to the side of Caterways on the existing parking area

  31. Dismissed22 May 2023· minor3294018
    The Orchards, Collingwood Rd, Kits Coty Estate, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7ER

    to erect a three-bedroom chalet bungalow with associated landscaping and parking. To replace the three original chalets. Also as previously discussed with planning: The removal of one mobile home

  32. Dismissed19 May 2023· householder3308790
    The Burrow Windmill Hill, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7ST

    the erection of a site entrance gate and a fence panel

  33. Allowed17 May 2023· other3300801
    83 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6NA

    Demolition of existing small outbuilding, demolition of brick element of and alterations to existing ragstone wall, demolition of a curved garden wall, and the construction of two houses with associated hard landscaping, boundary wall extension, cycle stores and fencing

  34. Allowed17 May 2023· minor3300796
    83 High Street, West Malling, ME19 6NA

    demolition of existing small outbuilding, demolition of brick element of and alterations to existing ragstone wall, demolition of a curved garden wall, and the construction of two houses with associated hard landscaping, boundary wall extension, cycle stores and fencing

  35. Dismissed16 May 2023· householder3307615
    32 Annetts Hall, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8DY

    proposed double storey side extension including single storey rear extension

  36. Allowed26 April 2023· ldc3273837
    2 Keepers Cottage, Hurstwood, Platt, Sevenoaks, TN15 8TA

    The erection of the building subject of EN1 issued on 16 June 2009

  37. Dismissed19 April 2023· minor3292544
    5 , Baltic Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2NB

    the erection of a single storey extension to the roof of the building to provide 3 no self-contained flats (Dwelling house class 3) with associated external alterations to the building, cycle parking, refuse storage and ancillary works

  38. Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3302252
    Bells Farm, Bells Farm Road, Hadlow, TN11 0JR

    demolition of existing pole barn and erection of a detached garage with first floor studio to be used ancillary to main dwelling

  39. Dismissed17 April 2023· other3302250
    Bells Farm, Bells Farm Road, Hadlow, TN11 0JR

    demolition of existing pole barn and erection of a detached garage with first floor studio to be used ancillary to main dwelling

  40. Dismissed11 April 2023· householder3297828
    7 Windmill Park, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7SY

    the erection of an outbuilding within the curtilage of a residential dwelling for ancillary use as a home office and store

  41. Dismissed11 April 2023· householder3290878
    523 The Fountain, Bullen Lane, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5LP

    the erection of a new oak framed three bay barn hipped single storey garage measuring 9.0m x 5.5m that comprises of two double doors and one car port

  42. Allowed5 April 2023· householder3293835
    Ridgelands, Malthouse Road, Stansted, Sevenoaks, TN15 7PJ

    replacement windows to Residence 9 white uPVC

  43. Allowed3 April 2023· householder3288160
    Orchard End Church Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, ME19 5EB

    a proposed glazed front porch atrium, ground floor rear extension with terraces above, loft extension and internal alterations

  44. Allowed3 April 2023· householder3283516
    Fernbank, 37 Stickens Lane, West Malling, ME19 6BT

    the erection of an outbuilding within the rear garden

  45. Dismissed27 March 2023· minor3302502
    Land R/o Royal Oak, London Road, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RX

    demolition of existing workshop and erection of 2 x 3bed duplex flats with associated parking, amenity space and landscaping

  46. Dismissed24 March 2023· householder3315221
    2 The Drive, Tonbridge, TN9 2LP

    proposed mansard loft extension with dormer windows, floor plan redesign and all associated works at Ryecroft, 2, The Drive

  47. Allowed24 March 2023· householder3310384
    62a, Priory Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2BL

    vertical extensions to an existing dwelling house comprising an additional storey to the existing two-storey element and two storeys to part of the single storey element. Materials and finishes to extensions are proposed to match the existing

  48. Split Decision23 March 2023· householder3312999
    19 Hartfield Close, Tonbridge, TN10 4JP

    alterations to garage roof, addition of a first floor to main dwelling, two story extensions to front elevation with dormer and skylight windows to front and rear roof slopes

  49. Dismissed16 February 2023· householder3309146
    23 Waterloo Walk, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4QS

    Proposed roller shutter, side door and dividing wall to cart barn

  50. Allowed14 February 2023· householder3302945
    565 Maidstone Road, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QP

    for a two storey front extension over existing garage space with new full side dormers to loft area

  51. Quashed On Legal Grounds20 January 2023· enforcement3281644
    The Bend Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9LR
  52. Quashed On Legal Grounds20 January 2023· enforcement3281643
    The Bend Riding Lane, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9LR

    Alleged material change of use of Green Belt land for the open storage of vehicles (B8 use), and further unauthorised development of the land

  53. Dismissed13 January 2023· householder3301791
    240 Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3ET

    for a new dropped kerb

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.