Cranbrook, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cranbrook, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cranbrook are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cranbrook
Cranbrook, located in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst in the Weald of Kent, is situated approximately 38 miles southeast of central London, making it a strategic point between Maidstone and Hastings. This charming town offers a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development in South East England.
Population: 6,717
District: Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
Website: http://www.cranbrook.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £544,668 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cranbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cranbrook.
- 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 Cranbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Cranbrook.
- - Land Off Angley Road Cranbrook Kent
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 23/03246/FULL (plots 1-34 - updated internal layouts, revised elevational treatments and adjustments to positioning of dwellings).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Corner House Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DF
Change of use of upper floors from offices to a single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Spotted Dog Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JJ
Submission of details in relation to condition 4 - (Joinery, external materials & roof lights) of 25/02865/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Round House Angley Park Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PN
Demolition of existing stable buildings & menage, & the erection of detached dwelling, together with associated access, landscaping, ecological enhancements & sustainable drainage infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 3 Sheafe Drive Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PH
Construction of a detached 2 bedroom bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - White Horse Inn High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (Ecology & Bat Scoping Assessment) of 23/02747/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - White Horse Inn Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 16 - (Preliminary Risk Assessment, site investigation, RMS); Condition 17 - (Closure Report) of 23/02747/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 16 Wheatfield Drive Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LU
Rear dormer window, addition of rooflight & fenestration changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - The Spotted Dog Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JJ
Listed Building Consent - single storey rear extension & internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - White Horse Inn Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Conversion of ground floor of public house to two dwellings with bin/bike store and reconfiguration of parking
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Cranbrook House 3 High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EB
Listed Building Consent - (Works Completed) Sitting of external cold store with erection of temporary covered area to rear yard providing covered access from kitchen to cold store. Removal of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Providence Chapel Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HE
Listed Building Consent: Demolition of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Pond Cottage Rectory Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JY
Demolition of conservatory, partial garage conversion, replacement upvc glazing, replacement garage doors and recladding with insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Fir House Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PN
Increase retaining wall height & garage alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Costa High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EJ
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of coffee shop to 2No. flats, creating 2No. rear doors & windows, converting existing rear door to window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Land Off Angley Road Cranbrook Kent
Development of 34no. residential units with associated garaging, parking and infrastructure, including off site highway improvement works, the provision of formalised public open space and improved pu
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Farm Corner Angley Park Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PN
Proposed single storey extension (Amendment to 23/00265/FULL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - The Vicarage Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JQ
EIA Screening Opinion: Erection of four dwellings, alterations to existing dwelling (23/01079/FULL refers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Jaeger Field Cranbrook School Angley Road Cranbrook Kent
Outline planning application (Access not reserved) - Residential scheme for up to 57 residential dwellings and associated access, car parking, open space and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - 22/01566/TPO - 17 Joyce Close Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LZ
OAK (T1) - Reduce tree back to previous pollard points; OAK (T2) - Reduce tree back to previous pollard points and removal of lowest limb
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-05-23
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A brief summary of Cranbrook in Kent
Cranbrook, located in the civil parish of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst in the Weald of Kent, is situated approximately 38 miles southeast of central London, making it a strategic point between Maidstone and Hastings. This charming town offers a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development in South East England. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,717. It sits within the Cranbrook & Sissinghurst district.
Property prices in Cranbrook show an average sale price of £544,668, 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 Cranbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook includes 18 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, Cranbrook planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cranbrook.org/. 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 Cranbrook
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Cranbrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cranbrook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Cranbrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cranbrook were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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