Bidborough, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bidborough, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Bidborough
Bidborough is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent, England. Nestled between Royal Tunbridge Wells to the south and Tonbridge to the north, it boasts a population that grew from 958 in 2001 to 1,163 by the 2011 Census. This increase reflects the area's appeal for potential developments and planning applications.
Population: 1,085 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,106 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 006D
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bidborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bidborough.
- 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 Bidborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bidborough.
- - Ridgelands Penshurst Road Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent
TREES: Elm (T1) - Cut back around phone lines to allow 2m clearance; Sycamore (T2) - Remove all major deadwood & cut back by 2m from phone lines
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The Rectory Rectory Drive Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Beech (T1) - dismantle to near ground level; Beech (T2-4) - dismantle to near ground level; Cherry, Laurel, Hazel (G5) - reduce height to 1.8m & reduce garde
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Conifers Rectory Drive Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UN
Single-storey rear extension & alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Annexe Hunters Plat High Street Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UP
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: BEECH (H1) - Remove section to give 1.8m clearance to rear right corner of property at Maryland, High Street.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 75 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Addition of second dropped kerb and revised front of site for in/out access to the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - 22/02112/FULL - Courtyard House Rectory Drive Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UN
Alterations to provide new kitchen and pantry, dining room, office, new first floor playroom with new dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - The Chalet Franks Hollow Road Bidborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UD
Informal Enquiry - Single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2013-11-22
View full details - - Sheerdrop Cottage Penshurst Road Bidborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0XJ
Condition 3g of TW/12/02010/FUL - Details of materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2013-05-20
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A brief summary of Bidborough in Kent
Bidborough is a charming village and civil parish located in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent, England. Nestled between Royal Tunbridge Wells to the south and Tonbridge to the north, it boasts a population that grew from 958 in 2001 to 1,163 by the 2011 Census. This increase reflects the area's appeal for potential developments and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,085 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Bidborough show an average sale price of £527,106, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Bidborough is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Bidborough 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 Bidborough 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, Bidborough 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 Bidborough
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bidborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bidborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Bidborough take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bidborough were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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