Agenda

Members are reminded of their obligation under the Council’s Code of Conduct to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Other Significant Interests in any matter(s) to be considered or being considered at the meeting. These are explained in the Code of Conduct on the Council’s website at Code of conduct for members – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (tmbc.gov.uk).

Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Notes of the ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee held on 2 December 2025 and 3 February 2026 respectively.

The Chair of the Kent Housing Group will provide an overview of the role of the organisation. 

The report seeks Cabinet approval of a draft Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy and action plan for both Member and stakeholder consultation.

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to Members on the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Local Plan Regulation 18 (stage 2) consultation that took place between 10 November 2025 and 2 January 2026. The report also seeks to update Members on Local Plan transport work and the financial implications of this work.

The report presents proposed changes to the Planning Enforcement Plan and associated activities and outlines options for a pro-active approach for consideration.

The report provides an update to Members on key activity in the Housing Service during 2025/26. 

The report provides an overview of the key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and sets out the implications for the Council’s responsibilities in regulating and supporting the private rented sector (PRS). It outlines the forthcoming implementation timetable, highlights new duties for landlords and local authorities, and seeks to ensure the Council is prepared for the phased introduction of the reforms.

An updated Action Plan indicating the progress being made in respect of the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Service Review is presented for information.

The record of the decision taken in respect of progressing the Action Plan is attached at D260007CAB.

The report details Estate Management Company operations in new housing estates throughout the Borough

The Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2026 is attached for information.  Members can suggest future items by liaising with the Chair of the Committee.  

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

Any other items which the Chairman decides are urgent due to special circumstances and of which notice has been given to the Chief Executive.