Updated 7 September 2026 · 89 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Tonbridge and Malling
Access construction leads in Tonbridge and Malling by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
89
New Leads (30 Days)
£222,674
Average Project Value
36
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Tonbridge and Malling
Tonbridge and Malling covers a wide mix of historic towns, planned new communities, and Kent Downs countryside. Tonbridge itself has a conservation area around its Norman castle and High Street, where alterations to older buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. West Malling, with its ruined abbey and Georgian houses, has a similarly protected village character. Kings Hill, built on a former airfield south of West Malling, is one of the borough's largest planned communities — a substantial mixed-use development combining business park space with ongoing phases of new-build housing. Aylesford, on the River Medway, keeps a historic core around its priory and medieval bridge alongside newer residential development on former industrial land nearby. Borough Green and Snodland, the borough's other main towns, generate a steadier flow of extensions and loft conversions on their largely Victorian and inter-war housing stock. Parts of the borough around Wrotham and Trottiscliffe sit within the Kent Downs National Landscape, restricting large-scale development but still producing barn conversion and extension work on rural properties.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Tonbridge and Malling over the past 30 days.
In Tonbridge and Malling, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (48 of 119 in the last 30 days), with New Builds also showing consistent demand alongside Porches.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Tonbridge and Malling
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tonbridge and Malling, based on recent planning records.
- 1DHA Planning
- 2Robinson Escott Planning
- 3Harringtons 2006
- 4Cadscapes Ltd
- 5Kentec Draughting Services Ltd
- 6EK Planning
- 7MKA Architects LTD
- 8Andrew Wells Planning & Design
- 9Offset Architects
- 10Rupert Elliott Consulting
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Tonbridge and Malling helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved — individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k – £50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k – £100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k – £250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found in Tonbridge, West Malling, and around Kings Hill, where larger properties and new-build plots are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Tonbridge and Malling
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Tonbridge and Malling | £100k–£250k | Double storey rear and side extensions and construction of a separate garage. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Tonbridge and Malling | £100k–£250k | Demolition of garage and dining room, construction of two storey side and single storey rear extensions. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Tonbridge and Malling | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single/two storey rear extension with first floor side dormer addition. | Approved |
| Extension | 166 High Street Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3UF | £25k–£50k | Extension of existing dropped kerb and driveway. | Refused |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 57 Ewell Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 6NW | £50k–£100k | Single storey front and side extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Tonbridge and Malling
Double storey rear and side extensions and construction of a separate garage.
Wrap-Around Extension
Tonbridge and Malling
Demolition of garage and dining room, construction of two storey side and single storey rear extensions.
Wrap-Around Extension
Tonbridge and Malling
Construction of a single/two storey rear extension with first floor side dormer addition.
Extension
166 High Street Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3UF
Extension of existing dropped kerb and driveway.
Single Storey Front Extension
57 Ewell Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 6NW
Single storey front and side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 110 Lavender Hill Tonbridge Kent TN9 2AY | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion and single storey rear extension rebuild. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Farleigh Gardens Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3FF | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and Velux windows to the front elevation (lawful development certificate). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 108 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NE | £50k–£100k | Details of condition 4 (archaeological watching brief) relating to consent for demolition of rear extension, new single-storey rear extension, rear dormer windows and internal alterations. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 5 Woodfield Avenue Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9ES | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for loft conversion (hip-to-gable, rear dormer with Juliet balcony), two front rooflights and external air conditioning unit. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | The Woodman Sweets Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JF | £100k–£250k | Reserved details and Section 73 variation to revise approved plans for a new detached house (front dormers, bay windows, balconies) and submit details for invasive species, EcIA, biodiversity, refuse/cycle storage and landscaping. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
110 Lavender Hill Tonbridge Kent TN9 2AY
Loft conversion and single storey rear extension rebuild.
Loft Conversion
4 Farleigh Gardens Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3FF
Proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and Velux windows to the front elevation (lawful development certificate).
Loft Conversion
108 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NE
Details of condition 4 (archaeological watching brief) relating to consent for demolition of rear extension, new single-storey rear extension, rear dormer windows and internal alterations.
Loft Conversion
5 Woodfield Avenue Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9ES
Proposed lawful development certificate for loft conversion (hip-to-gable, rear dormer with Juliet balcony), two front rooflights and external air conditioning unit.
Loft Conversion
The Woodman Sweets Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6JF
Reserved details and Section 73 variation to revise approved plans for a new detached house (front dormers, bay windows, balconies) and submit details for invasive species, EcIA, biodiversity, refuse/cycle storage and landscaping.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Tonbridge and Malling | £100k–£250k | Details of conditions related to the change of use of a public house to a 3 bed dwelling. | Approved |
| Heritage | Bumblebee Barn East Street Addington West Malling Kent ME19 5DG | Under £25k | Part retrospective application for replacement of existing timber windows and doors. | Approved |
| Porch | Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6DE | £50k–£100k | Internal alterations and accessibility improvements including ramps and new doors. | Approved |
| Porch | Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6DE | £100k–£250k | Listed building application for internal alterations and accessibility improvements. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 41 Partridge Avenue Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6LS | £25k–£50k | Lawful Development Certificate for dropped kerb and hard standing driveway. | Approved |
New Build
Tonbridge and Malling
Details of conditions related to the change of use of a public house to a 3 bed dwelling.
Heritage
Bumblebee Barn East Street Addington West Malling Kent ME19 5DG
Part retrospective application for replacement of existing timber windows and doors.
Porch
Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6DE
Internal alterations and accessibility improvements including ramps and new doors.
Porch
Wealden Hall 773 London Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6DE
Listed building application for internal alterations and accessibility improvements.
Dropped Kerb
41 Partridge Avenue Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6LS
Lawful Development Certificate for dropped kerb and hard standing driveway.
Data sourced from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Tonbridge and Malling.
Double storey rear and side extensions and construction of a separate garage
£100k–£250kTonbridge and Malling
Double storey rear and side extensions and construction of a separate garage.
Demolition of existing garage and dining room, construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestrations, pergola to rear
£100k–£250kTonbridge and Malling
Demolition of garage and dining room, construction of two storey side and single storey rear extensions.
Details of condition 3 (Materials) 4 (Cycle Storage) 5 (Waste Management) 6 (Demolition and Construction Management) 7( Promote and Enhance Bio-diversity) pursuant to planning permission TM/26/00126/FL Change of use of public house to form a 3 bed dwelling
£100k–£250kTonbridge and Malling
Details of conditions related to the change of use of a public house to a 3 bed dwelling.
Construction of a single/ two storey rear extension comprising first floor side dormer addition
£50k–£100kTonbridge and Malling
Construction of a single/two storey rear extension with first floor side dormer addition.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tonbridge and Malling
33%
Approved
65%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Tonbridge and Malling, 33% of planning applications are approved, 65% are still pending, and 2% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Timing matters — earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, most planning applications are decided within 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 65% of planning applications are domestic and 35% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Tonbridge and Malling
Tonbridge and Malling sits conveniently between Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells, giving it strong commuter appeal alongside a genuinely varied housing market. Kings Hill remains the borough's clearest new-build growth engine, with successive phases of housing continuing to generate groundworks and finishing trade work well beyond the site's original masterplan. Tonbridge and West Malling, by contrast, support higher-spec renovation and extension work reflecting their historic housing stock and established household budgets, while Aylesford, Borough Green, and Snodland offer a more accessible mix of smaller-scale extension and refurbishment projects.
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