Cage Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cage Green, Kent.
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About Cage Green
Cage Green is a vibrant suburb of Tonbridge, a market town in Kent, situated on the River Medway. Located 4 miles north of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 29 miles southeast of London, Tonbridge is part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough and had an estimated population of 41,293 in 2019. This area's growth and development make it an important location for planning applications and community initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cage Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cage 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 Cage Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Cage Green.
- - The Haydens Tonbridge Kent
T914 Pedunculate oak flanking Yardley Park Rd boundary with over extended crown growing towards road - Carry out branch end reduction of northern over extended crown (growing towards highway) - Effect
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Whitworth House 11 Dry Hill Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1LU
1x Multi-stemmed Lawson cypress (Applicant ref T1): Fell and replace with a suitable species
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Judd Place 9 London Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3AB
Development Certificate of Proposed Works to a Listed Building: Remove existing roof covering and replace with Breathable waterproof Tyvek felt insulation,and associated works to include new roof Batt
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Public Convenience, The Ridgeway, , TN10 4NL
Section 73 application for variation of condition 2 (Plans list) of planning permission TM/22/02789/FL (Proposed residential development of site with 1no.single storey detached 2 bedroom dwelling, inc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 12, THE HAYDENS, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1NS
1 x Sycamore (circled no.1 in black on sketch) - Remove. T14 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 21, Exeter Close, Tonbridge, TN10 4NS
Single-storey infill extension to the rear, conversion of the garage to a bedroom, and associated internal and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 36, YARDLEY PARK ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1NF
Two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Hollybush House, 11, The Haydens, Tonbridge, TN9 1NS
T1 - Eucalyptus, reduce the height by 3-4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - HOLLYBUSH HOUSE, 11, THE HAYDENS, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1NS
T1 - Eucalyptus, reduce the height by 3-4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 87A, HADLOW ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1QD
2 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T1 and T2) - Remove. 1 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T3) - Crown reduction of approximately 2-3 metres. All Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 9, Judd Place, London Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3AB
Development Certificate of Proposed Works to a Listed Building: Work to remedy seasonal/directional water ingress to lead flashings to the chimney stacks and lead sheeting to a flat roof shared with t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 87A, Hadlow Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1QD
1 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T1) - Cut back from property to give clearance by 2 metres (reduction on house side only by 2 metres). 2 x Monterey Cypress (applicants ref. T2 and T3) - Fell. Al
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 5A, LONDON ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3AB
T1 (Cedar) - Crown lift to 5 meters from road level to allow for vehicular access and prevent damage to specimen.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 68, Ridgeway Crescent, Tonbridge, TN10 4NR
Conversion of the existing internal garage into a habitable space with front elevation alterations to replace existing garage doors with a window and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 68, RIDGEWAY CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4NR
Conversion of the existing internal garage into a habitable space with front elevation alterations to replace existing garage doors with a window and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 4, ROCHESTER ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4NU
Single storey rear extension, link extension and first floor side extension, Internal alterations and changes to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 33B, YARDLEY PARK ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1NB
1 x Ash (applicants ref. T1) - Reduce back to the most recent previous reduction points and remove deadwood. Standing in Woodland W1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 24, DRY HILL PARK ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3BN
Applicants ref: T1. Olive, crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metres, T2. Bay, reduce height by 2m and trim sides to shape and balance. Reason for works: maintain
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 56, RIDGEWAY CRESCENT, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4NR
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Partial removal of existing roof over single storey rear and side extensions, raising of eaves height, construction of flat roof over existing extensions, and
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 105, HADLOW ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1QE
Details of Condition 4 (Landscaping and boundary treatment) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/21/02915/FL (Construction of a single detached dwelling with associated parking and erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Cage Green in Kent
Cage Green is a vibrant suburb of Tonbridge, a market town in Kent, situated on the River Medway. Located 4 miles north of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 29 miles southeast of London, Tonbridge is part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough and had an estimated population of 41,293 in 2019. This area's growth and development make it an important location for planning applications and community initiatives.
Property prices in Cage Green show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Cage Green a particularly low-crime area.
Cage Green has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Quarry Hill, Tonbridge, Tonbridge, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Cage Green includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Cage Green
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Cage Green. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cage Green.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Cage Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cage Green were tree works (27), full planning applications (16), outline applications (8). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.