Ferndale, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferndale, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ferndale are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Elevation: 1184m
District: Casey County
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £87,864 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
21 planning applications found near Ferndale.
- 26/01534/TDD - 39 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JY
Dead, dying or dangerous tree notification: Acacia - remove weakened limb
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 39 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JY
Dead, dying or dangerous tree notification: Acacia - remove weakened limb
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/01446/FULL - 23 Hilbert Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3SA
Single-storey front extension; erection of garage; relocation of cross-over with hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 183 Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3TA
Demolition of garage & conservatory; single-storey side extension & addition of porch; alterations to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 23 Hilbert Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3SA
Single-storey front extension; erection of garage; relocation of cross-over with hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/01351/TPO - 24 Albany Hill Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RX
Trees: Yew (T27) - Reduce by approx 1m
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 24 Albany Hill Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RX
Trees: Yew (T27) - Reduce by approx 1m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Vision Printers Ltd Vision House 1 Silverdale Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9LA
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (landscaping); Condition 4 - (ecological avoidance, mitigation and enhancement for protected species); Condition 7 - (external lighting) of 25/00296/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 36 Dorking Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LP
Single-storey rear extension; addition of rear dormer window & front rooflights; alterations to the fenestration; removal of chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01106/TPO - 116 Sherwood Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3LH
Trees: Oak (T1) - Reduce lateral branches, removing 4m of spread
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01039/FULL - 108 St James Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LL
Single-storey side extension & replacement of rear window
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 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 - - 6 Golden Leaves Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3TQ
TREES: Lime (T1) - Crown reduction 5%/crown thinning 10%; Lime (T2) -Crown reduction 5%/crown thinning 10%; Lime (T3) - Crown reduction 5%/crown thinning 10%; Chestnut (T4) - Crown thinning 10%; Sycam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-03
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 - - 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: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-02
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
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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 £87,864, 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, 102 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 full planning applications (21), tree works (21), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 78 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: 41 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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