Farthing Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farthing Green, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Farthing Green 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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Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farthing Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farthing 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 Farthing Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Farthing Green.
- - Farthing Green Farm New Barn Road Hawkenbury Kent TN12 0EE
Replacement of 1no. existing double-glazed window in softwood timber with 1no. double glazed window in engineered timber.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Little Oaks Headcorn Road Sutton Valence Kent ME17 3EL
Conversion of granny annexe into single dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Farthing Green in Kent
Farthing Green is a settlement located in Kent, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Farthing Green a particularly low-crime area.
Farthing Green 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 Farthing Green includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Farthing Green 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 Farthing Green
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Farthing Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Farthing Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Farthing Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Farthing Green were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 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.