Benenden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benenden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Benenden
Benenden, situated in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a charming village and civil parish located on the Weald, approximately 6 miles west of Tenterden. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Iden Green, East End, Dingleden, and Standen Street, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and community development.
Population: 2,309 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011E
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benenden.
- 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 Benenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Benenden.
- - St Georges Church The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: COMMON HOLLY (T12) - Raise low canopy to 3m, remove major dead wood; 5 no. COMMON OAK (T22, T14, T42, T43) - To fell; PRUNUS (T31) - To Fell; COMMON HORNBEAM
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Gibbons School House The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DB
Listed Building Consent - Addition of 4 roof lights to the rear of the property (Works Commenced)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Land At The Kitty Fisher The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DJ
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - Window & Door Details of 23/03486/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Benenden in Kent
Benenden, situated in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a charming village and civil parish located on the Weald, approximately 6 miles west of Tenterden. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Iden Green, East End, Dingleden, and Standen Street, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,309 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Benenden show an average sale price of £500,548, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Benenden is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Benenden 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 Benenden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parsonage 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, Benenden 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 Benenden
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Benenden. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Benenden.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Benenden were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Iden Green planning applications
- Pullington planning applications
- Dingleden planning applications
- Standen Street planning applications
- Goddard's Green planning applications
- Beacon Hill planning applications
- Crit Hall planning applications
- Golford planning applications
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.