Search Bidborough planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bidborough · updated daily · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 15 Smythe Close Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0TYAwaiting decisionFirst floor front extension, roof and fenestration changesReceived 2 Nov 202626/02391/FULL
- Land At Southfield Franks Hollow Road Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UBAwaiting decisionPrior Notification - agricultural buildingOtherReceived 30 Oct 202626/02397/AGRIC
- 67 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UUAwaiting decisionTPO: Oak (T1) reduce canopy by 3mReceived 13 Oct 202626/02297/TPO
- Abrahams Franks Hollow Road Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UBAwaiting decisionConstruction of shelter and poolReceived 5 Oct 202626/02178/FULL
- 75 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UUApprovedVariation of condition 2 of 24/02411/FULL�- addition of front dormer and alteration of windowReceived 4 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 202626/01952/FULL
Planning in Bidborough
- Approved
- 100%
- 29 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bidborough in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Bidborough
Postcode districts
TN3 284 applications in the last 12 monthsTN4 259 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,085 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bidborough area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bidborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bidborough has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bidborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Bidborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (7), other applications (3).