Ferndale, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferndale, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Elevation: 1184m
District: Casey County
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £93,707 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ferndale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferndale.
- 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 Ferndale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Ferndale.
- - 50 St James Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LJ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Hornbeam (T1) - re-pollard to old points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 36 St James Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LH
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Woodland Between Ferndale And The Beeches Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Willow (T41) - Coppice; Larch (T43) - Fell to ground level; Birch (G2) - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JS
Replacement roof materials and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 8 Talbot Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RZ
Submission of details in relation to Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of 24/01471/FULL
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 34 Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JR
Trees: Oak (A2) - remove deadwood, 2-3m crown reduction; Chestnut (A2) - remove deadwood, crown thinning up to 1-2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 23 The Beeches Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3HA
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Beech (T1) - Reduce to 8m monolith. Retain lower limbs and branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Woodland Quantock Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
TREES: Horse Chestnut -T1 &T2 - reduce canopies 2.5-3m to growth points, crown lift to 5m & crown thin 10%; G1 - 5 Oak, 3 Sweet Chestnut - reduce canopy 4m to growth points and crown lift 5m; 10 Cherr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 36 St James Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LH
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Erection of rear dormer window and two front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 8 Talbot Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RZ
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 5 - (Maintenance & Soft Landscaping Plans) of 24/01471/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Firtree House Nursing Home 30 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JZ
Trees in a conservation area notification: Laurel (G2) - crown reduction to approx 10-12ft in height & reduce lateral branches by up to 3m; Willow (G2) - crown reduce to approx 12-15ft retaining scree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Sea Cadets Corps Hall Albion Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2PF
Addition of two rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 74 Auckland Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2HS
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Loft conversion with erection of dormer to the rear roof and roof lights to the front roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 52 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LB
Trees in Conservation Area Notification: OAK - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Ferndale in Kent
Ferndale is a settlement located in Kent, England. It sits within the Casey County district.
Ferndale sits at an elevation of 1184 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ferndale show an average sale price of £93,707, 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 Ferndale a particularly low-crime area.
Ferndale 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 Ferndale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southborough Pit SSSI; 11 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, Ferndale 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 Ferndale
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Ferndale. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ferndale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Ferndale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ferndale were tree works (19), full planning applications (17), outline applications (11). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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