How long do planning decisions take near Holborough?

The average planning decision time near Holborough is 74 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 Holborough?

The planning approval rate near Holborough is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holborough?

The most common type of planning application near Holborough is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holborough?

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Holborough, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holborough, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holborough are administered by Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council. View the full Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holborough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holborough.

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 Holborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Holborough.

- Former Scout Hall Holborough Road Snodland Kent
Details of condition 12 (External Lighting) pursuant to planning permission TM/25/00868/PA Proposal for the construction of a modular-built Scout hut and community facility, including associated lands
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-05-27
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- Former Scout Hall Holborough Road Snodland Kent
TM/26/00676/RD: Details of condition 3 (Construction management plan), 4 (Hard and soft landscaping), 5 (Slab levels), 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 12 (External lighting) and informative 1 (biod
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 109 Willowside Snodland Kent ME6 5QN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Dropped kerb creating additional parking at front of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Former Scout Hall Holborough Road Snodland Kent
Section 73 application of Planning permission 25/000868/PA Proposal for the construction of a modular-built Scout hut and community facility, including associated landscaping, to vary condition 2( pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-29
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- SCOUT HALL, Holborough Road, Snodland
Proposal for the construction of a modular-built Scout hut and community facility, including associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Holborough in Kent

Holborough is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holborough a particularly low-crime area.

Holborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Halling, Snodland, Holborough Mill, Snodland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Holborough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holborough to Burham Marshes SSSI, Peter's Pit SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peters Pit. 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, Holborough 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 Holborough

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Holborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Holborough were full planning applications (5), outline applications (5), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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