5, SWEETS LANE, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, ME19 6JF

1. 31 Oct 2025

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 12 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Tonbridge and Malling took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Tonbridge and Malling for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 5, Sweets Lane, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6JF

  25/01812/FL Submitted 31 Oct 2025 31m away

  Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 22 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Sweets Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JF

  26/01406/LDP Submitted 27 Jul 2026 35m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Extension to existing driveway and erection of a detached double garage and home office

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 7 docs

• The Woodman Sweets Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JF

  26/01563/RD Submitted 20 Aug 2026 35m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Details of Conditions 6 (Invasive Species Method Statement) 7 (Updated Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)) 9 ( Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) 10 (Refuse and Cycle Storage details) 11( Hard and Soft Landscaping Scheme) pursuant to planning permission Ref. TM/25/00569/PA (Appeal Ref. APP/H2265/W/25/3373454) Section 73 application to Vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/01514/PA (New detached house in excess side garden of existing property, with new access, parking, associated garden and double garage) Revising plans to incorporate front dormers and front bay windows with balconies above

  Awaiting decision New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 9 docs

• 238 Wateringbury Road East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JD

  26/01197/RD Submitted 25 Jun 2026 117m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

  Details of conditions 2 (Materials), 4 (Contamination study), 5 (Hardstanding), 6 (Landscaping), 7 (Biodiversity), 8 (Cycle and Bin storage) pursuant to planning permission TM/24/01028/FL (New detached dwellinghouse with garage and home office building along with associated new means of access and vehicle parking)

  Awaiting decision Outline 11 docs
  Domestic

• Land East Of 257 Wateringbury Road East Malling West Malling Kent

  21/01662/FL Submitted 14 Jun 2021 123m away

  Change of use of land into residential curtilage and the siting of a shepherds hut

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Land Rear Of 238 Wateringbury Road East Malling West Malling Kent

  21/01793/RD Submitted 24 Jun 2021 157m away

  Details of Condition 2 (levels) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/20/00527/FL (Two dwellings to replace existing buildings)

  Granted Outline 6 docs
  Several homes

• 26/00585/AGN Granted

  Land East Of Clakkers House Basted Lane Crouch Sevenoaks Kent

  Prior Approval Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 for the Erection of a hay and straw barn

  31 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00781/AGN Granted

  Mote Farm Buildings And Land Mote Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent

  Prior Approval Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 for the Extension of a Building for Agricultural use

  27 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00508/AGN Granted

  Hawden Farm Hawden Lane Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

  Prior Approval Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 for the Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building/Road for Agricultural or Forestry use: proposed hardstanding for parking of farm vehicles and field access

  23 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 25/02149/AGN Granted

  Park Farm Matthews Lane Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 0JG

  Prior Approval Notification Under Schedule 2, Part 6 for the Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building/Road for Agricultural or Forestry use

  23 Dec 2025 Prior approval
• 26/00077/AGN Granted

  Land Part Of Style Place Farm East Of Victoria Road Golden Green Tonbridge Kent

  Prior Approval Notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 for the Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building/Road for Agricultural or Forestry use

  20 Jan 2026 Prior approval