How long do planning decisions take near Hazel Street (TN12)?

The average planning decision time near Hazel Street (TN12) is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hazel Street (TN12)?

The planning approval rate near Hazel Street (TN12) is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hazel Street (TN12)?

The most common type of planning application near Hazel Street (TN12) is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hazel Street (TN12)?

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Hazel Street (TN12), Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hazel Street (TN12), Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hazel Street (TN12) are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hazel Street (TN12).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hazel Street (TN12).

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 Hazel Street (TN12) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Hazel Street (TN12).

26/01537/LBC - Sprivers Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8DR
Listed Building Consent - alterations to lean-to loggia
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-07-08
- Sprivers Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8DR
Listed Building Consent - alterations to lean-to loggia
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-07-08
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- Land At Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8DR
Telecommunications Notification - Proposed 10m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-29
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- 8 Springfield Cottages Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8LR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-07-28
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A brief summary of Hazel Street (TN12) in Kent

Hazel Street (TN12) is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hazel Street (TN12) a particularly low-crime area.

Hazel Street (TN12) 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 Hazel Street (TN12) 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 Hazel Street (TN12)

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Hazel Street (TN12). Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hazel Street (TN12) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Hazel Street (TN12) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hazel Street (TN12) were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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