Beacon Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beacon Hill, Kent.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beacon Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beacon Hill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beacon Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Beacon Hill.
- - Farm Building Rear Of Whitegates Stepneyford Lane Benenden Cranbrook Kent
Prior Notification under Class R for change of use of agricultural building to Office (Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Existing Base Station Land At Beacon Farm Benenden Road Benenden TN17 4BU
Telecommunications Consultation: Installation of a generator; alterations to perimeter fence; new AMF panel; replacement battery blocks and ancillary development
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Beacon Hall House Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU
Replacement conservatory; single storey extension; removal of front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Beacon Hill in Kent
Beacon Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Neighbourhood safety in Beacon Hill is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Beacon Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beacon Hill includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beacon Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beacon Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beacon Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Beacon Hill were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.