Agenda

To be appointed at Annual Council.

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 meeting of the Housing and Planning Scrutiny Select Committee held on 17 March 2026.

Representative(s) from the Home Improvement Agency (Town & Country Housing Association) to provide a presentation on their work, including core support for the Borough Council’s grant services as well as wider services, such as handyperson, hospital discharge and hoarding schemes.

This report provides Members with an overview of Article 4 Directions and considers whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the introduction of an Article 4 Direction to withdraw permitted development rights for small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within Tonbridge & Malling.

This report proposes some amendments to the Borough Council’s Affordable Housing Protocol in light of the economic factors impacting the securing and delivery of affordable housing through the Planning process.

This report provides a summary of recent changes to the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding methodology, the background to the consultation and review, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council's formula parameters, funding outlook for the next three financial years, and the implications for services currently supported using DFG funding.

This report provides a summary of the responses received from Statutory Consultees (Infrastructure Providers) in relation to the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Regulation 18 (stage 2) Local Plan consultation and an early indication as to the way in which comments made will be considered.

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 Work Programme setting out matters to be scrutinised during 2026/27 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.