178 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00282/NMA - Non Material Amendment Refused
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Non-material amendment: Change of facade to be half render half bricks, of planning permission 23/03120/HH Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
18 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
31 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
22 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 23

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DELEGATED REPORT Decision · 22 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 14

PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X021 LOCATION PLAN Site Location Plan · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X022 BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X111 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X111 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X118 EXISTING ROOF PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-01-DR-A-XX-X131 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X131 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X138 PROPOSED ROOF Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X201 EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X202 EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X203 EXISTING ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X204 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X205 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 0115-DIA-XX-00-DR-A-XX-X206 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 18 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 6

PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 9 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 8 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PARISH COUNCIL Consultee Response · 14 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Non Material Amendment
Postcode
ME18 5QE
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
East & West Peckham Mereworth And Wbury
Parish
Mereworth (Mereworth)
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Designitude Associates LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14711903
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
The erection of a first floor side and two storey rear extension
23/03120/FL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Blossom House, 133B, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Listed Building Application: Replacement of non-heritage fenestration installed during th…
25/01086/LB
2025 Approved
Blossom House, 133B, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Listed Building Application: Replacement of non-heritage fenestration installed during th…
25/01086/LB
2025 Approved
141, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and associated landscaping
25/01090/HH
2025 Approved
141, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and associated landscaping
25/01090/HH
2025 Approved
141, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and associated landscaping
25/01090/PA
2025 Approved
141, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and associated landscaping
25/01090/PA
2025 Withdrawn
178, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QE
Application to have render to exterior (change to approved under 23/01636/FL).
25/00374/PA
2025 Withdrawn
178, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QE
Application to have render to exterior (change to approved under 23/01636/FL).
25/00374/PA
2025 Withdrawn
178, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QE
Application to have render to exterior (change to approved under 23/01636/FL).
25/00374/HH
2025 Withdrawn
178, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QE
Application to have render to exterior (change to approved under 23/01636/FL).
25/00374/HH
2024 Approved
141, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Lawful development certificate proposed: Conversion of garage to habitable room
24/01862/LDP
2024 Approved
141, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QD
Lawful development certificate proposed: Conversion of garage to habitable room
24/01862/LDP
2024 Approved
141, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Lawful development certificate proposed: Conversion of garage to habitable room
24/01862/PA
2024 Approved
141, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Lawful development certificate proposed: Conversion of garage to habitable room
24/01862/PA
2024 Approved
Kingfisher 163A Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QD
Construction of hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, infill extensio…
24/00957/FL
2024 Approved
Kingfisher 163A Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QD
Construction of hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, infill extensio…
24/00957/FL
2024 Approved
KINGFISHER, 163A, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Construction of hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, infill extensio…
24/00957/PA
2024 Approved
KINGFISHER, 163A, BUTCHERS LANE, MEREWORTH, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5QD
Construction of hip to gable loft conversion with front and rear dormers, infill extensio…
24/00957/PA
2023 Approved
178, Butchers Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone, ME18 5QE
The erection of a first floor side and two storey rear extension
23/03120
2024 Approved
Woodlea 192 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QE
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: First floor roof dormer to south facing elevation
24/00444/LDP
2021 Approved
Homeview 190 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QE
Demolition of garage, rear and side extensions. Proposed single storey double garage, sin…
21/02618/FL
2020 Approved
145 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QD
First floor front extension, single storey side and rear extensions, addition of pitch ro…
20/01766/FL
2020 Approved
157 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QD
Single storey rear extension and demolition of existing garage and replacement with a sin…
20/01094/FL
2020 Refused
157 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QD
Loft conversion with a new pitched roof, dormers and Velux type roof lights; demolition o…
20/00482/FL
2016 Approved
Herne Farm 168 Butchers Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5QE
Two storey side and rear extension
16/03551/FL
Tonbridge
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#193 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #244 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #31 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #45 of 296
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #244 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #246 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
880
Total decisions
47 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings