Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, TN9 1TF

The site is broadly rectangular in shape extending to 0.334acres (0.14hectares) and the building curves around the corner of Avebury Avenue and River Lawn Road. The initial planning permission was granted in 2019 under 19/00287/FL. This provided permission for: "Alteration, extension and change of use of the existing building to a mixed use to comprise 23 no. apartments, with associated parking"

In October 2025 planning permission was sought for alteration, extension and change of use of the existing building to a mixed use to comprise 34 no. apartments, with associated parking for 22 vehicles and refurbishment of existing gym.

The new application includes an additional (fifth) storey to accommodate the increased number of apartments.

The proposal will be made up of 14x 1-bed, 19 x 2-bed and 1x. 3-bed apartments, some of which will have their own terraces. The application assumes that the commercial unit will be occupied by a gym operator.

The site is within 100m of the River Medway and its landscaped banks. The public footpath opposite the property leads to the riverside and Tonbridge Memorial Garden.

There is no affordable housing requirement as part of the proposed development.

We understand that the s106 Payment due is in the order of £2,657.00.

As far as we are aware there is no Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment due.

Location

Tonbridge is a popular and historic Kent town located approximately 35 miles south east of London.

The town benefits from frequent rail services to central London stations in a journey time of just over 40 minutes making it a popular commuter town.

Road links are also excellent, with Tonbridge being immediately adjacent to the A21 and in turn the M20 and M25. The A26 connects the town centre to Tunbridge Wells and the south coast. The town is home to several grammar schools including Judd, Weald of Kent and Tonbridge Grammar School. West Kent College with approximately 4,500 students is also located within walking distance of the town centre.

The property is situated along Avebury Avenue which meets Tonbridge High Street at its eastern end. The High Street is a popular retail hub with a wealth of high street brands such as Waitrose, Sainsbury's, WHSmith, Greggs and independent local retailers and with two covered retail schemes Angel Walk and The Pavillion the town benefits from a strong retail offering. Tonbridge is also only 7 miles south of popular shopping destinations Royal Tunbridge and Brighton is approximately 40 miles south west.