How long do planning decisions take near Coldharbour?

The average planning decision time near Coldharbour is 83 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 Coldharbour?

The planning approval rate near Coldharbour is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coldharbour?

The most common type of planning application near Coldharbour is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coldharbour?

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Coldharbour, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coldharbour, Kent.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coldharbour.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coldharbour.

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 Coldharbour based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Coldharbour.

- ORCHARD MAINS, COLDHARBOUR LANE, HILDENBOROUGH, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9JX
T4 (Applicants ref) English oak - Fell. T5 (Applicants ref) Pine - Fell. T6 (Applicants ref) English oak - Fell. T7 (Applicants ref) Weeping Willow - repollard. T8 (Applicants ref) Turkey oak - 2m red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Coldharbour in Kent

Coldharbour is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coldharbour a particularly low-crime area.

Coldharbour has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hildenborough, Coldharbour, Hildenborough, Budd's Green, Shipbourne, 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 Coldharbour includes 20 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.

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Planning Activity in Coldharbour

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Coldharbour. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coldharbour.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Coldharbour were outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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