East Malling planning approval rate
East Malling ward in Tonbridge & Malling has a 89.1% approval rate based on 184 planning decisions. Tonbridge & Malling overall: 90.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
East Malling is broadly in line with the Tonbridge & Malling average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How East Malling compares
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Recent decisions in East Malling
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
In Tonbridge & Malling, 1 in 11 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Full Planning Analysis gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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