Search Hawkhurst planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hawkhurst · updated daily · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Unit B, Grove Mills Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4ASAwaiting decisionLawful Development Cert. (Existing): use of Unit B as offices (Class E) following cessation of community centre use in 2018Received 5 Oct 202626/02184/LDCEX
- 29 Norris Close Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4ENAwaiting decisionTrees CA: Corkscrew Willow (T1) reduce height by 5m and width by 2m. Silver Birch (T2) reduce height by 1.8m. Willow (T3) fellReceived 24 Sep 202626/02099/TCA
- Hawkhurst Place Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DAAwaiting decisionLBC: Installation of new oak post and associated worksReceived 23 Sep 202626/02108/LBC
- Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DAAwaiting decisionSubmission of details for condition 3 (schedule of works) of 26/00442/LBCReceived 11 Sep 202626/02022/SUB
- Windhover Western Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4BWApprovedTPO: Sycamore (T1) removal of trunkReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 16 Oct 202626/02007/TPO
Planning in Hawkhurst
- Approved
- 92%
- 56 of 60 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hawkhurst in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Hawkhurst
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TN18 88 applications in the last 12 monthsTN17 308 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Hawkhurst area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hawkhurst a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Hawkhurst has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hawkhurst, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Hawkhurst. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (17), tree works (16), discharge of conditions (11).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).