The Swan The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JW Data via plota.co.uk

25/02183/FL - Planning Permission Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

The partial demolition of a single storey side extension and replacement of an existing monopitch roof with a flat roof and 2 no. rooflights, requiring the modification and raising in height of part of the existing roof verge to the rear of the property, the demolition of existing rear outbuildings and the erection of a single storey rear extension, the reconfiguration of the existing rear garden and car parking, and associated internal and external modifications and works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Dec 2025
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Validated
4 Feb 2026
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Consultation
6 Feb 2026
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Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 45

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DELEGATED REPORT Decision · 18 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Other · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 33

PDF 1000 LOCATION PLAN REV A Site Location Plan · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1001 EXISTING SITE BLOCK PLAN REV A Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1001S EXISTING SITE BLOCK PLAN (SERVICES) REV A Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1009 EXISTING CELLAR FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1010 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1011 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1012 EXISTING LOFT FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1013 EXISTING ROOF PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1020 EXISTING SECTIONS AA AND BB REV A Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1030 EXISTING NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1031 EXISTING EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1101 PHASE 1 PROPOSED SITE BLOCK PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1101S PHASE 1 PROPOSED SITE BLOCK PLAN (SERVICES) REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1109 PHASE 1 PROPOSED CELLAR FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1110 PHASE 1 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN REV C Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1111 PHASE 1 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN REV C Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1112 PHASE 1 PROPOSED LOFT FLOOR PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1113 PHASE 1 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1120 PHASE 1 PROPOSED SECTIONS AA AND BB REV A Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1130 PHASE 1 PROPOSED NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1131 PHASE 1 PROPOSED EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS REV B Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1140 PHASES 1 AND 2 PROPOSED STORE ROOM ALTERATIONS PLANS SECTIONS AND ELEVATION Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1201 PHASE 2 PROPOSED SITE BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1201S PHASE 2 PROPOSED SITE BLOCK PLAN (SERVICES) Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1209 PHASE 2 PROPOSED CELLAR FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1210 PHASE 2 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1211 PHASE 2 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1212 PHASE 2 PROPOSED LOFT FLOOR PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1213 PHASE 2 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1220 PHASE 2 PROPOSED SECTIONS AA AND BB Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1221 PHASE 2 PROPOSED SECTIONS CC AND DD Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1230 PHASE 2 PROPOSED NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATIONS Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1231 PHASE 2 PROPOSED EAST AND WEST ELEVATIONS Drawing · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER Consultee Response · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (OBJECTION) SUBMITTED ONLINE Objection Comment · 28 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION Consultee Response · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF PRESS NOTICE Other · 12 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF DOCUMENT REGISTER REV D Other · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 1002 EXISTING SITE PHOTOGRAPHS REV A Photo · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 5150 PHASES 1 AND 2 OUTLINE SCOPE OF WORKS REV B Other · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER Correspondence with applicant/agent · 31 Dec 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Planning Permission
Postcode
ME18 5JW
Received
31 Dec 2025
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Ward
East & West Peckham Mereworth And Wbury
Parish
West Peckham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Steve Baker Architect

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14582884
Neighbours
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
6 Feb 2026
Comments by
27 Feb 2026
Site notice
11 Feb 2026
Press notice
12 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

11 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
The Swan, The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, ME18 5JW
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2025 Refused
The Swan, The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, ME18 5JW
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25/01459/LDP
2025 Approved
Cobtree House, The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, ME18 5JW
1 x Oak (applicants ref: T1) - Prune to provide clearance of overhead lines as specified…
25/00405/TNCA
2025 Approved
Cobtree House, The Green, West Peckham, Maidstone, ME18 5JW
1 x Oak (applicants ref: T1) - Prune to provide clearance of overhead lines as specified…
25/00405/TNCA
2025 Approved
COBTREE HOUSE, THE GREEN, WEST PECKHAM, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5JW
1 x Oak (applicants ref: T1) - Prune to provide clearance of overhead lines as specified…
25/00405/PA
2025 Approved
COBTREE HOUSE, THE GREEN, WEST PECKHAM, MAIDSTONE, ME18 5JW
1 x Oak (applicants ref: T1) - Prune to provide clearance of overhead lines as specified…
25/00405/PA
2023 Approved
Cobtree House The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JW
T1 (applicant reference) Weeping Willow Reduce the southern lateral crown spread overhang…
23/01787/TNCA
2020 Approved
Churchfields The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JW
Single storey rear extension
20/02427/FL
2018 Approved
The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent
T1 Mature Walnut to crown lift the lower canopy; crown reduce and thin by approx 20%; rem…
18/01283/TNCA
2018 Approved
The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent
T1 Mature Walnut to crown lift the lower canopy; crown reduce and thin by approx 20%; rem…
18/01283/TNCA
2016 Approved
Churchfields The Green West Peckham Maidstone Kent ME18 5JW
Silver Birch - fell because of excessive shading and low amenity value
16/02682/TNCA
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