Broadwater Down, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadwater Down, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadwater Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadwater Down.
- 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 Broadwater Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
371 planning applications found near Broadwater Down.
- - The Frant Glenmore Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NZ
Part-single & part-two storey rear extension; replacement of cladding & garage doors; associated landscape alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 24 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NR
TREES: Cedar (T1) - Width reduction, reducing long lateral branches by 2-3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 4 Kentish Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5XU
Trees in a Conservation area notification - Leylandii (T1) - Fell; Lime (T2) - Remove secondary stem approx. 2.5 metres above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 27 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NL
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: Beech (T1) - reducing the height and spread by up to 3-4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 42B Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NX
Addition of a window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The White Cottage 27A Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NL
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Cherry - removal of broken branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Marks Church St Marks Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LT
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Sycamore (T1) - Reduction of overhanging branches by 3-4m; Lawson Cypress (T2) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 18 Hargate Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Dormer window and installation of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 31 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NL
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (external materials & details) of 23/03067/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 22A Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NR
Land level alterations in rear garden and associated hard landscaping including decking and retaining structures ; New internal screening fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Tulgeywood Glenmore Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NZ
Trees: Sycamore (T1) - coppice to 1-1.5m above ground level; Oak (T2) - cut back to boundary line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The White Cottage 27A Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Yew (T1) - Prune lower limbs back 10ft; Plum (T2) - Trim overhanging branches by 6ft; Rhododendron (T3) - Prune by 6ft on both sides of driveway; Wild Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 29 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Hazel (T1) - Cut back overhanging branches on garage roof by 12ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 12 Eastlands Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8JX
Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) - Loft conversion with rear dormer window & removal of chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 3 Stuart Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PJ
TREES: OAK (G20) - Cutting back the main lateral branches on the house side to the main trunk; cutting back other lateral branches on this side by 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Alma House 10 Harescroft Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5XE
Cladding to the front elevation & slate tiles to the porch roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 42 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NX
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: SYCAMORE (T1) - Re coppice back to coppice stool approx 0.5m from ground; WILLOW (T2) - Fell to ground level; SILVER BIRCH (T4) - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 22 Kentish Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5XU
Erection of a garden studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 42 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NX
TREES: SILVER BIRCH (T3, within TPO area A1) - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Land Rear 4 Broadwater Court Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PB
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: BIRCH (T1) - Reduce canopy by 2-3 m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-14
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A brief summary of Broadwater Down in Kent
Broadwater Down is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadwater Down a particularly low-crime area.
Broadwater Down 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 Broadwater Down includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eridge Park SSSI; 15 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, Broadwater Down 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 Broadwater Down
In the last 24 months, 194 planning applications were submitted near Broadwater Down. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broadwater Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Broadwater Down were tree works (82), full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (29). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 179 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (27% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 158 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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