Buckhurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckhurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Buckhurst are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,157 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckhurst.
- 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 Buckhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Buckhurst.
- - Buckhurst Farm Bungalow Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BE
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/01791/FULL - (Amendments to the fenestration, rooflights & roof)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Old Farm Cottage Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BE
Erection of proposed side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Old Farm Cottage Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BE
Removal of existing conservatory, proposed glazed link and dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Buckhurst Farm Buildings Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BE
Non-material amendment in relation to 13/01475/FUL - (Removal of building no 7 from condition 6. Relocation of fencing, gates and landscaping)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Buckhurst in Kent
Buckhurst is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Buckhurst show an average sale price of £463,157, 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 Buckhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Buckhurst 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 Buckhurst includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Buckhurst 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 Buckhurst
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Buckhurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Buckhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buckhurst were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 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.