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New Build approval rate in Tonbridge & Malling

Tonbridge & Malling approved 83.2% of new build applications, based on 499 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.2%
new build approval rate
499
New Build decisions
415
Approved
84
Refused
90.3%
Tonbridge & Malling overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Tonbridge & Malling average (90.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Tonbridge & Malling

New Build (499 decided)
83.2%
Tonbridge & Malling all applications (10,563 decided)
90.3%

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Other project types in Tonbridge & Malling

Garage / Parking (2,392 decided)
85.6%
Rear Extension (1,853 decided)
92.3%
Side Extension (1,082 decided)
89.6%
Extension (General) (689 decided)
89.4%
Outbuilding (642 decided)
84.3%
Dormer (552 decided)
84.8%
87.7%
Conservatory (391 decided)
94.9%
Loft Conversion (372 decided)
86.3%
Front Extension (271 decided)
87.8%
Wraparound Extension (218 decided)
89.9%
Annex (160 decided)
81.2%
Basement (75 decided)
86.7%
81.8%
Flat Conversion (38 decided)
94.7%
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