Ivy Cottage 740 Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB Data via plota.co.uk

25/02116/FL - Planning Permission Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission TM/25/01476/PA for Proposed barn conversion to a residential 1 x 2-bed dwelling and associated landscaping alterations. Proposed changes include internal changes to layout, including additional bedroom at mezzanine level, along with new/ altered windows and fenestration, amendments to front garden and removal of shipping container. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Dec 2025
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Validated
21 Jan 2026
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Consultation
21 Jan 2026
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Approved
7 Apr 2026

Approved on 7 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 16

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF OFFICER REPORT Decision · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF 15 C PROPOSED BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN Drawing · 25 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF 13 E PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 17A HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING PLAN Drawing Revised · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 5181-01A SITE LOCATION AND EXISTING BLOCK PLAN Site Location Plan · 21 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 5181 - 10 D PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Drawing · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 5181 - 11 C PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN Drawing Superseded · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 5181 - 12 B PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN Drawing Superseded · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 5181 - 13 D BARN - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing Superseded · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF 5181 - 14 D PROPOSED COURTYARD PLAN Drawing · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 17 Dec 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF PROW Consultee Response · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF 18B MATERIAL SCHEDULE Other · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF D&A REVISED MARCH 2026 Other · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PRESS NOTICE Other · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Tonbridge
Application type
Planning Permission
Postcode
ME1 3RB
Received
17 Dec 2025
Validated
21 Jan 2026
Ward
Aylesford North And North Downs
Parish
Wouldham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Mar 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
7 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kent Design Studio Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14569664
Consultation
21 Jan 2026
Comments by
11 Feb 2026
Site notice
18 Feb 2026
Press notice
29 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Ivy Cottage, 740, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Proposed barn conversion to a residential 1 x 2-bed dwelling and associated landscaping a…
25/01476/FL
2025 Approved
Ivy Cottage, 740, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Proposed barn conversion to a residential 1 x 2-bed dwelling and associated landscaping a…
25/01476/FL
2025 Approved
Downs Farm, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to alter and enlarge the bas…
25/01170/NMA
2025 Approved
Downs Farm, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to alter and enlarge the bas…
25/01170/NMA
2025 Approved
DOWNS FARM, PILGRIMS WAY, WOULDHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3RB
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to alter and enlarge the bas…
25/01170/PA
2025 Approved
DOWNS FARM, PILGRIMS WAY, WOULDHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3RB
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to alter and enlarge the bas…
25/01170/PA
2025 Refused
Downs Farm, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to vary condition 2 (Approve…
25/00420/NMA
2025 Refused
Downs Farm, Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to vary condition 2 (Approve…
25/00420/NMA
2025 Refused
DOWNS FARM, PILGRIMS WAY, WOULDHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3RB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to vary condition 2 (Approve…
25/00420/PA
2025 Refused
DOWNS FARM, PILGRIMS WAY, WOULDHAM, ROCHESTER, ME1 3RB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/22/02876/FL to vary condition 2 (Approve…
25/00420/PA
2024 Approved
Cedar Lodge 300 Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Proposed single-storey extensions to front and rear, to approved new dwelling (app ref: 1…
24/01331/FL
2024 Approved
Cedar Lodge 300 Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Proposed single-storey extensions to front and rear, to approved new dwelling (app ref: 1…
24/01331/FL
2022 Refused
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Rochester ME1 3RB
Erection of a two bedroom detached dwelling with mezzanine and basement, associated curti…
22/02876/FL
2022 Refused
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Erection of a two bedroom detached dwelling with mezzanine and basement, associated curti…
22/01210/FL
2020 Approved
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Non Material Amendment to planning permission TM/19/02240/FL: changes to the roof as foll…
20/01044/NMA
2019 Approved
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Demolition of existing office and storage buildings and erection of a detached single sto…
19/02240/FL
2019 Approved
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Demolition of existing office and storage buildings and erection of a detached single sto…
19/02240/FL
2016 Approved
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Proposed change of use/conversion of existing offices to single residential unit
16/03497/FL
2016 Approved
Telecommunications Site 17537 Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent
Installation of a Samo Cabinet, replacement antennas and mast head amplifiers and additio…
16/02683/FL
2016 Approved
Downs Farm Pilgrims Way Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3RB
Prior Notification: change of use from office (class B1) to residential (class C3). Acces…
16/01900/PDVOR
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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