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Planning in High Brooms

Approved
96%
51 of 52 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Brooms in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.

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Around High Brooms

Postcode districts

TN2 405 applications in the last 12 monthsTN4 259 applications in the last 12 monthsTN1 220 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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About High Brooms

High Brooms is a suburb of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, situated within the civil parish of Southborough. It boasts convenient transport links, featuring High Brooms railway station, which connects residents to London and Hastings. This accessibility makes it an appealing location for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the High Brooms 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 High Brooms a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around High Brooms has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Brooms 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near High Brooms, 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, 90 planning applications were submitted near High Brooms. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were outline applications (15), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Brooms?
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near High Brooms. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near High Brooms?
The average planning decision time near High Brooms is 45 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 High Brooms?
The planning approval rate near High Brooms is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Brooms?
The most common type of planning application near High Brooms is outline applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Brooms?
You can search and track planning applications near High Brooms on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.