Horsmonden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsmonden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Horsmonden
Horsmonden is a picturesque village located in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, nestled within the Weald of Kent. Positioned on a key route connecting Maidstone to Lamberhurst, it lies just three miles north of Lamberhurst. The village is served by the nearby Paddock Wood railway station, making it accessible for potential development and planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,400 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Maidstone 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsmonden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsmonden.
- 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 Horsmonden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Horsmonden.
- - East View Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8ND
Erection of single-storey garage & log store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 33 Orchard Way Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8LA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window, 4 No. rooflights and rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Lockie Cottage Gun Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NL
(Retrospective) Erection of close-board fence to front garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Bassetts Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AS
DoM to modify the affordable housing clause of the S106 attached to 15/505340/OUT in relation to tenure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - OS Plot 3710 Lewes Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent
Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling (alternative to 23/03463/PNQCLA) (self build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land Opposite Flettons Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent
Telecommunications Notification - Green cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Horsmonden in Kent
Horsmonden is a picturesque village located in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, nestled within the Weald of Kent. Positioned on a key route connecting Maidstone to Lamberhurst, it lies just three miles north of Lamberhurst. The village is served by the nearby Paddock Wood railway station, making it accessible for potential development and planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,400 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Horsmonden show an average sale price of £453,975, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horsmonden a particularly low-crime area.
Horsmonden 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 Horsmonden 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 Horsmonden
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Horsmonden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horsmonden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Horsmonden were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.