Tonbridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 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%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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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

51%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #226 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

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