20/02936/LDP

1. 22 Dec 2020

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 18 Feb 2021

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 21/00456/TNCA Granted

  The Paddles 13 Mill Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PE

  Bay (Laurus Nobilis) - overgrown through lack of maintenance (prior to us owning property). Too tall (in excess of 15ft) and growing over boundary of neighbouring property. Casts excess shadow into neighbouring property and at risk of damaging boundary fence under ownership of neighbour (11 mill crescent)

  18 Feb 2021 20m away Trees
• 21/00449/FL Granted

  4 Mill Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PF

  Single storey rear extension

  18 Feb 2021 40m away Full applications
• 21/00601/FL Granted

  Bordyke End 59 East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HA

  Demolition of ancillary outbuilding, conversion of Bordyke End from offices back into residential dwelling with conservatory extension, conversion of Coach House from offices into separate residential dwelling including first floor extension, removal of car park, restoration of gardens and erection of three bay garage with ancillary first floor accommodation to serve Bordyke End

  3 Mar 2021 56m away Full applications
• 20/02856/TNCA Granted

  45 Mill Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PE

  Magnolia - requires shaping, Spruce Tree (Christmas tree) - requires the top taking out and shaping

  14 Dec 2020 66m away Trees
• 21/00918/FL Granted

  45 Mill Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PE

  Flat roof dormer to rear pitch and velux windows to front pitch of existing loft conversion

  29 Mar 2021 72m away Full applications
• 21/00602/LB Granted

  Bordyke End 59 East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HA

  Listed Building Application: Demolition of ancillary outbuilding, conversion of Bordyke End from offices back into residential dwelling with conservatory extension, conversion of Coach House from offices into separate residential dwelling including first floor extension, removal of car park, restoration of gardens and erection of three bay garage with ancillary first floor accommodation to serve Bordyke End

  3 Mar 2021 74m away Heritage and listed buildings

• 26/00916/LDP Decided

  10 Canterbury Crescent Tonbridge Kent TN10 4QP

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Dropped kerb

  13 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01417/LDP Awaiting decision

  1 View Cottages Long Mill Lane Dunks Green Tonbridge Kent TN11 9SD

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Drop kerb and hardstanding

  28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00292/LDP Refused

  196 Bishops Oak Ride Tonbridge Kent TN10 3PF

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Drop kerb and means of access to a highway

  19 Feb 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01034/LDP Decided

  8 Copsehill Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5QR

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension

  29 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00852/LDP Decided

  18 Simpson Road Snodland Kent ME6 5QF

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension

  7 May 2026 Lawful development