TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACTS – 12TH NOVEMBER

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACTS – NOTICES OF APPLICATIONS

The following applications have been submitted to the Council and are being advertised for the reason(s) given in each case.

26/01946/FL – Ferndale Maidstone Road Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 0DN – Mr Alex Beatty is applying for Repair & restoration of existing Victorian brickwork/rendering. Reason: CA HH

26/01936/FL & 26/01937/LB – 181 St Leonards Street West Malling Kent ME19 6PE – Mr & Mrs J & S Harmer are applying for Proposed conversion of an historic Oast house, works to include the enclosure of the existing external staircase; alterations to the non-original roof & walls at the top of the roundel. Replacement of non-original external doors. Internal alterations to the layout at first floor, including the insertion of a kitchen & en-suite; & upgrading the fabric of the building to introduce some insulation, replacing some of the non-original windows, & overhauling the roof finish. Reason: CA LB HH

26/01947/FL – Ivy Hall Farm Land St Marys Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent – Mr A Houlding is applying for Installation of 1.8m close-board fencing. Reason: CA LB

26/01958/FL – The Rectory Bates Hill Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9BG – Mr & Mrs Watson are applying for Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of 3 x 4-bed detached houses. Associated landscaping alterations. Reason: CA

26/01912/FL & 26/01913/LB – New House Farm Farmhouse Kemsing Road Wrotham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7BU – Mrs Spencer is applying for 2x window replacements & timber weatherboarding to dormer gables, 3x partial window replacements, 1x replacement door, 1x rooflight. Reason: LB26/01949/FL & 26/01950/LB – Bordyke End 59 East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HA – Alexandra Stewart is applying for Change of use from Class D1 (Educational Establishment) to Class E(f) (Day Nursery) with external alterations including the replacement of existing window on rear elevation with a door & erection of a 1.8-metre-high timber close boarded fence to the side & rear of property. Reason: CA LB

Reasons for the application being publicised:

LB relates to/affects a Listed Building or its setting

CA is within/affects a Conservation Area

HH Householder application-As this is a householder application, in the event of an appeal against a refusal of planning permission, which is to be dealt with on the basis of representations in writing, any representations made about this application will be sent to the Secretary of State, and there will be no further opportunity to comment at appeal stage.

Applications are displayed on our website www.tmbc.gov.uk/view-planning-applications. Alternatively, please make an appointment to view the application electronically at our offi ces at either Kings Hill or Tonbridge Castle. Anyone wishing to make comments can do so using the Submit Comments option. Alternatively, you can send your comments to planning.applications@tmbc.gov.uk or write to me, quoting the relevant reference number. Please note that we will publish a copy of any representations received on the website, although we will not publish personal data online. Any representations should be received by 3 December 2026.

Damian Roberts Chief Executive 12 November 2026