Borough Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Borough Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Borough Green
Borough Green is a civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. It lies along the A25 road, connecting Maidstone and Sevenoaks, and is bisected by the M26 motorway, which separates it from the nearby village of Wrotham. This strategic location makes Borough Green a key area for planning applications, with easy access to major transport routes.
Population: 4,335 (2021)
District: Tonbridge and Malling
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £821,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Borough Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Borough 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 Borough Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Borough Green.
- - Culverden Cottage 17 Sevenoaks Road Borough Green Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AX
Conversion of loft space to living accommodation, construction of rear dormer and associated works to the front and side of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 27, QUARRY HILL ROAD, BOROUGH GREEN, SEVENOAKS, TN15 8RQ
Subdivision and change of use of part of site to create a detached dwelling with new access onto The Landway (Self build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 12, ABBOTT ROAD, BOROUGH GREEN, SEVENOAKS, TN15 8SB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Extend existing drop kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Borough Green in Kent
Borough Green is a civil parish located in the Tonbridge and Malling borough of Kent, England. It lies along the A25 road, connecting Maidstone and Sevenoaks, and is bisected by the M26 motorway, which separates it from the nearby village of Wrotham. This strategic location makes Borough Green a key area for planning applications, with easy access to major transport routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,335 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Borough Green show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Borough Green a particularly low-crime area.
Borough Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wrotham, Ightham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Borough Green includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Borough 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 Borough Green
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Borough Green. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Borough Green.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Borough Green were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.