Goudhurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goudhurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Goudhurst are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Goudhurst
Goudhurst is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, approximately 12 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled in the Weald, it sits at the intersection of the A262 and B2079, making it an accessible location for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 3,072 (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: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goudhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goudhurst.
- 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 Goudhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Goudhurst.
- 26/01058/TCA - Hughenden House West Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AB
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Cypress (T1) - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Land Adjacent To The Old Parsonage Balcombes Hill Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 7 - (external lighting); Condition 29 - (renewable energy technologies); Condition 30 - (water conservation); Condition 31 - (energy conservation) of 23/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Torvalla North Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AS
Installation of garden room and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Old Bank The Plain Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AD
Re-roofing & re-felting of front elevation. 1930's original roof tiles to be replaced with dark clay woburn tiles
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Mill House Church Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1BN
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: 5no. PINE - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - St Marys Church High Street Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AL
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - LAWSON CYPRESS - dismantle fell; LEYLAND CYPRESS - raise crown to approx. 3m; OAK - fell; CHERRY - 40% reduction removing 3-4 m of growth cutting to appropriat
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Goudhurst in Kent
Goudhurst is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, approximately 12 miles south of Maidstone. Nestled in the Weald, it sits at the intersection of the A262 and B2079, making it an accessible location for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,072 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Goudhurst 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 Goudhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Goudhurst 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 Goudhurst includes 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Goudhurst
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Goudhurst. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Goudhurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Goudhurst were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1).
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