Hawkhurst, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hawkhurst, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hawkhurst are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, near the East Sussex border. Located approximately 12 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it lies within the scenic High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications focused on conservation and development in a rural setting.
Population: 4,996 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,157 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hawkhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawkhurst.
- 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 Hawkhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
434 planning applications found near Hawkhurst.
- - Barretts Oast Ockley Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DS
TREES: Pine (T1) - fell to ground level & grind stump; Pine (T2 & T3) - remove deadwood & cut back from the building by 2-3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Whiteswood Farm Whites Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HP
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 6 - (external lighting) & Condition 7 - (foul sewage treatment) of 25/01442/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - All Saints Church Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HD
Installation of 5 No. heat pump units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Birchfield Grove Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
TREES: Chestnut (T1) - Reduce side overhanging by 2-2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 31 Norris Close Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EN
Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 1-5 All Saints Church Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HD
Listed Building Consent - Installation of 5 No. monobloc heat pump units
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Listed Building Consent - Roof & chimney repairs; new rainwater disposal system; removal of masonry paint and application of limewash; repairs to window cills, drips and junctions; replacement mortar
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land To East Of Highgate Hill And South Of Copthall Avenue Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4LS
Submission of details in relation to Condition 22 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission 20/02788/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 6 Queens Mews Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EZ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Lime (T1) - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Birchfield Grove Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Trees: Chestnut (T1) - Pollard back 5m to final height of 16m and spread of 10m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3 Holly Shaw Queens Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HG
TREES: Lime (T1) - Pollard height by 5m & laterals by 3m. Remove all deadwood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 11 Hartnokes Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4ED
TREES: English Oak (T1) - Canopy redaction by 30% including slight thinning of the crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Hawkhurst Place Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DA
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (details for windows and doors) of 25/02397/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Hawkhurst Place Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DA
Erection of a 1.2m high picket fence (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 4-10 Laxton Drive Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4FQ
TREES: Oak (T1) - Trim back branches on the eastern side to no closer than 7 metres from the trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 1 Church Walk Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HY
Trees in a conservation area notification: Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce by 2.5m to suitable growth points, remove major deadwood, crown lift to 5m, crown thin by removing crossing and rubbing branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 6 Queens Mews Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EZ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Lime (T1) - Pollard to knuckle no more than 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Highgate Service Station Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HA
Advertisement - illuminated small format advertising display
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Hawkhurst Place Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DA
Listed Building Consent - Removal of kitchen cupboards & lobby; replace 2 no. windows with doors; extension of terrace; amendment of existing openings to create a single opening; replacement of window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Land To East Of Highgate Hill And South Of Copthall Avenue Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4LS
Partial submission of details (excluding plots 6-15) in relation to Condition 6 - (Hard & Soft Landscaping, programme of works) for 20/02788/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Hawkhurst in Kent
Hawkhurst is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, near the East Sussex border. Located approximately 12 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it lies within the scenic High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a notable area for planning applications focused on conservation and development in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,996 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Hawkhurst show an average sale price of £463,157, 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 Hawkhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Hawkhurst 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 Hawkhurst 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hawkhurst 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 Hawkhurst
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Hawkhurst. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hawkhurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Hawkhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hawkhurst were full planning applications (29), tree works (27), discharge of conditions (14). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 90 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (44% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 72 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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