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Planning in Higham Wood

Approved
100%
53 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Higham Wood in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.

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About Higham Wood

Higham Wood is a market town located in Kent, England, positioned on the banks of the River Medway. It lies just 4 miles north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, 12 miles southwest of Maidstone, and approximately 29 miles southeast of London. As part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, Higham Wood had an estimated population of 41,293 in 2019, making it a key area for those researching planning applications in the region.

The area around Higham Wood has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higham Wood 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 Higham Wood, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Higham Wood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (7), amendments (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Higham Wood?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Higham Wood. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Higham Wood?
The average planning decision time near Higham Wood is 75 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 Higham Wood?
The planning approval rate near Higham Wood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Higham Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Higham Wood is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Higham Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Higham Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.