LOCAL PLAN – SHAPING HILDENBOROUGH’S FUTURE

Welcome to the Local Plan page for Hildenborough Parish Council

The page will provide updates, resources and opportunities for residents to engage with the planning and development matters affecting our village

LOCAL PLAN

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council’s Regulation 18 consultation has now closed.

Thank you to everyone who completed our Parish Council survey and attended our information sessions. A copy of the Parish Council’s response to the Local Plan is available below.

Covering Letter To TMBC

Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation Response - Covering Letter

Hildenborough Parish Councils Response

Regulation 18 Local Plan Represenations - Hildenborough Parish Council

Resident Survey Summary

Appendix 1 - HPC Survey Question Summary

The next stage, Regulation 19, is expected in Summer 2026, which will be the next opportunity for residents to comment on the draft Local Plan.

The Local Plan will guide how Hildenborough and the wider borough develop over the next 20 years, covering housing, infrastructure, green spaces, transport and community facilities.

Hildenborough Parish Council will continue to monitor progress and share updates as they become available.

Further information is available on the TMBC Local Plan webpage, and a full paper copy of the draft plan can be viewed at Hildenborough Library.

A Parish Councillor will also be available at the second Farmers Market of each month if you would like to raise any concerns or ask questions.

Your feedback continues to help us shape a strong, community‑led response as the Local Plan moves forward.

A PUBLIC MEETING WITH COUNCILLOR MATT BOUGHTON:  the Leader of TMBC

Powerpoint slides from the presentation on Friday 14th November.

 

1. Title page - TMBC Regulation 18 Local Plan Presentation

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2. Introduction to the speaker- Matt Boughton, Head of TMBC

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3. What is the Local Plan?

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4. Why does Tonbridge & Malling need a Local Plan and what are we required to do?

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5. How do you decide what sites are allocated?

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6. Settlement Hierarchy

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7. Where is housing development proposed?

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8. Figure 5.11 Local Plan Key Diagram

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9. What Sites are allocated near us? Site ID 59896 - 77 houses

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10. What Sites are allocated near us? Site ID 59653 - 248 houses

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11. What Sites are allocated near us? Site ID 68432 - 232 houses

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12. What Sites are allocated near us? Site ID 59615 - 65 houses

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13. What Sites are allocated near us? Site ID 59893 - 227 houses

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14. What sites are allocated near us? Site ID 68401 - 62 houses

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15. What sites are allocated near us? Site ID 59745- 30 houses

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16. Hildenborough, land and classification overview.

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17. Where allocated sites sit in Hildenborough

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18. Who are the homes for and how will the Plan help local people find a home?

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19. How can the Plan ensure services are delivered as well as houses?

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20. What is the point of the consultation and how do I make my views known?

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21. What will happen after the Regulation 18 consultation?

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22. What is the timetable for the Local Plan?

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Contact Us

If you would like to tell us more or have any questions for the Parish Council about the TMBC local plan.

    Where to view the local plan or make a comment.

    You can view the dedicated TBMC Local Plan website page here

    Share your local knowledge of sites with Hildenborough Parish council using this email address

    You can make your comments direct to TMBC here

    Click Here to see a visual representation of key results from our Hildenborough Parish Council survey. Click here to see a written summary of questions and results.

    Key Areas of Focus to Consider?

    HOUSING DEVELOPMENT:

    To ensuring new homes meet community needs while preserving Hildenborough’s character

    INFRASTRUTURE IMPROVEMENTS:

    Will there be upgrades to roads, footpaths and cycle tracks, car parking, surface water drainage, sewage provision, power, broadband and public transport

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

    To safeguard green spaces, biodiversity, ancient woodland and hedgerows, implement carbon neutral measures and flood resilience

    COMMUNITY:

    Does this plan support our local schools, parking, primary healthcare, sport and recreational facilities and everyday essentials for residents.

    YOUR VOICE MATTERS TO US

    Get Involved

    Whether you are concerned about housing density, traffic, parking, flooding, or green belt preservation, we welcome your input.

    Use the comment form below to let us know your views or email

    Click here to email us if you have a specialist expertise on environment issues, traffic, drainage, public transport, public health, flooding issues etc., and are willing to assist the Parish Council with advice on formulating their response to the Local Plan on specific issues.

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