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Planning in Broadwater Down

Approved
96%
132 of 135 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broadwater Down in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Broadwater Down

Postcode districts

TN2 405 applications in the last 12 monthsTN4 259 applications in the last 12 monthsTN3 284 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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About Broadwater Down

Broadwater Down is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broadwater Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broadwater Down has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broadwater Down, 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, 188 planning applications were submitted near Broadwater Down. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were tree works (47), full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (22). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broadwater Down?
In the last 24 months, 188 planning applications were submitted near Broadwater Down. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broadwater Down?
The average planning decision time near Broadwater Down is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Broadwater Down?
The planning approval rate near Broadwater Down is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broadwater Down?
The most common type of planning application near Broadwater Down is tree works applications, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broadwater Down?
You can search and track planning applications near Broadwater Down on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.