Beal's Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beal's Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beal's Green are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beal's Green
Hawkhurst is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent, England. Nestled near the East Sussex border, it lies approximately 12 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells and is part of the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beal's Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beal's Green.
- 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 Beal's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Beal's Green.
- - Lower Ellenden Farm Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5AX
Change of use of building from agricultural to light industrial (Class E(G)(III)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Lower Ellenden Farm Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5AX
Prior Notification under Class R for change of use of agricultural building to a workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Old Sewage Works Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4BG
(Self Build) Proposed single storey dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Part OS Plot 6535 Heartenoak Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5EY
Submission of details in relation to Condition 6 - Landscape Scheme; Condition 9 - Foul Sewage; Condition 10 - Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme of 23/02266/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Old Slaughter House Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Siting of one static caravan and erection of shed outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Old Slaughter House Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
EIA Screening Opinion - Siting of one static caravan and erection of shed outbuilding (Retrospective) (24/00605/FULL refers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Hawkhurst North Wastewater Treatment Works, Heartenoak Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN18 5EY
Request for a Screening Opinion as to whether the proposed increase in storm storage capacity and a reduction in phosphorus requires an Environmental Impact Assessment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kent | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Part OS Plot 6535 Heartenoak Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5EY
Siting of four additional mobile homes on existing site for Gypsy / Traveller occupation (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - Little Acorns Woodbury Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DD
EIA Screening Opinion: Demolition of existing house, construction of 1 x 5 bed dwelling house & 1 x 3 bed dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-11-18
View full details - - Little Acorns Woodbury Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DD
Demolition of existing house, construction of 1 x 5 bed dwelling house & 1 x 3 bed dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - 2 Ockley Cottages Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DW
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - Heartenoak Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5EY
Relocation of existing static home and erection of shared dayroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-07-05
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached dwelling following grant of outline permission 20/02168/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-03-08
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DW
Proposed single storey and two storey extensions, installation of a patio, and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-09-03
View full details - - Land To The East Of Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Non Material Amendment in Relation to 20/00058/FULL - Change of proposed vertical plain clay tiling on Plots 11-17
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-05-24
View full details - - Land To The East Of Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent Kent
Submission of Details in Relation to Part Discharge of Condition 19 (Verification Report for Initial element of the SuDS scheme including the permeable paving & swale) of 20/00058/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-05-05
View full details - - Land To The East Of Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Submission of details in relation to Condition 24 (Landscaping) of 18/02165/FULL (as amended by 20/00058/FULL and 20/00084/NMAND)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-02-26
View full details - - Land To The East Of Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Submission of Details in Relation to the partial discharge of Condition 22 part ii) (Further Archaeological Investigation) of 18/02165/FULL and 20/00058/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-09-24
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DW
EIA Screening Opinion - Outline (Access, Layout and Scale Not Reserved) - Demolition of existing garage; erection of new detached dwelling within garden of Hawthorn Cottage (20/02168/OUT Refers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-08-04
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage Ockley Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DW
Outline (Access, Layout and Scale Not Reserved) - Demolition of existing garage; erection of new detached dwelling within garden of Hawthorn Cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-08-04
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A brief summary of Beal's Green in Kent
Hawkhurst is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent, England. Nestled near the East Sussex border, it lies approximately 12 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells and is part of the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beal's Green a particularly low-crime area.
Beal's Green 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 Beal's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Robins Wood SSSI; 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, Beal's Green 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 Beal's Green
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Beal's Green. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Beal's Green.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beal's Green were tree works (19), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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