Lowyns Roughway Lane Roughway Tonbridge Kent TN11 9SN

Registered 26/00178/LB
Council
Date received
27 Jan 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN11 9SN

Description

Listed Building Application: Opening up the hall removing 1970s block walls to reveal original walls. Relocation of boiler to cellar and installation of flue. Upgrading of plumbing and electrics. Removal of 1970s concrete block larder/cupboard and installation of new kitchen. Refurbishment, adding two new bathrooms - remove 1970s stud walls and replace with similar in a different configuration. Replacement French doors - in oak or similar and replacement flooring with original floor or natural stone flags/porcelain equivalent. Increase the size of the loft hatch.

3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#214 of 282

Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 282. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Tonbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #49 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #87 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #234 of 282
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #227 of 282
86%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
6 decided
891
Total decisions
53 refused in 2025