Five Oak Green, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Five Oak Green, Kent.
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About Five Oak Green
Five Oak Green is a charming village located near Tonbridge in Kent, within the Civil Parish of Capel. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it offers a blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby towns.
District: Capel
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Five Oak Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Five Oak 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 Five Oak Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Five Oak Green.
- - Adrian Scripps Ltd Moat Farm Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6RR
Prior Notification for installation of 656 roof mounted solar panels. For prior approval for design and external appearance, in particular the impact of glare on occupiers of neighbouring land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 1 Tolhurst Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6TN
Single-storey side extension; alterations to external fenestration & installation of 3 no. rooflights; new patio; driveway and dropped kerb extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Five Oak Green in Kent
Five Oak Green is a charming village located near Tonbridge in Kent, within the Civil Parish of Capel. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it offers a blend of rural character and accessibility to nearby towns. It sits within the Capel district.
Property prices in Five Oak Green show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Five Oak Green a particularly low-crime area.
Five Oak 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 Five Oak Green includes 13 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, Five Oak 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 Five Oak Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Five Oak Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Five Oak Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Five Oak Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Five Oak Green were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Whetsted planning applications
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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.