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West Malling And Leybourne planning approval rate

West Malling And Leybourne ward in Tonbridge & Malling has a 87.6% approval rate based on 242 planning decisions. Tonbridge & Malling overall: 89.0%.

Last updated: April 2026

87.6%
ward approval rate
242
Decisions
212
Approved
30
Refused
89.0%
Tonbridge & Malling average

West Malling And Leybourne is broadly in line with the Tonbridge & Malling average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How West Malling And Leybourne compares

West Malling And Leybourne ward (242 decided)
87.6%
Tonbridge & Malling overall (3,432 decided)
89.0%
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Recent decisions in West Malling And Leybourne

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 1no. replacement 4 bedroom d · Thu 17 Nov 2022
Approved
Two storey side extension · Tue 08 Nov 2022
Approved
Applicants ref: T1 - Scots pine - front of driveway - dismantle to 1.5m from gro · Fri 04 Nov 2022
Approved
Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer and a conservation style r · Fri 04 Nov 2022
Approved
First floor rear extension · Fri 28 Oct 2022
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,432 decisions.

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