Frittenden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frittenden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Frittenden
Frittenden is a picturesque village and civil parish situated within the Tunbridge Wells District of Kent, England. Nestled on the floodplain of a tributary of the River Medway, it lies approximately 15 miles east of Tunbridge Wells and 3 miles south of Headcorn, in a predominantly rural landscape. The village is home to the parish church of St Mary, making it a quaint and historically rich location for potential planning applications.
Population: 894 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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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: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frittenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frittenden.
- 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 Frittenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Frittenden.
- - Inver Headcorn Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EJ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Conifer (T1) - Remove & grind stump by 6 inches below ground level
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Castle Cottage Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EH
Prior notification for a proposed single-storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling; B) Has a maximum height of 3.17 metres from the natural g
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Bellview Headcorn Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EJ
Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of 18 dwellings with car ports/garages, open space, access & landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Pound Hill Oast Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EL
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/01383/FULL - (use of tile hanging, removal of ground floor windows, two bedroom window sizes increased, and two roof lights added within cat slide roof)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Hilltop Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EN
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - 2 no HAWTHORN (T6, T7) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - The Gables Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EN
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - ASH (T8) - Fell; BEECH (TG1) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Glebe House The Street Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DG
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: HORSE CHESTNUT (T1) - 30% reduction, cutting back to branch axils with removal of approx 2m growth; SYCAMORE (T2) - dismantle; MAPLE (T4) - dismantle
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 2 Coach Gate Cottages The Street Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DG
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: OAK - Remove major deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Manor Farm Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EN
Informal Enquiry - Proposed Orange Macrocell Installation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2004-10-07
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A brief summary of Frittenden in Kent
Frittenden is a picturesque village and civil parish situated within the Tunbridge Wells District of Kent, England. Nestled on the floodplain of a tributary of the River Medway, it lies approximately 15 miles east of Tunbridge Wells and 3 miles south of Headcorn, in a predominantly rural landscape. The village is home to the parish church of St Mary, making it a quaint and historically rich location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 894 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Frittenden 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 Frittenden a particularly low-crime area.
Frittenden 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 Frittenden includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Frittenden
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Frittenden. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Frittenden maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Frittenden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Frittenden were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1). 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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