Horsmonden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsmonden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horsmonden are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £405,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
286 planning applications found near Horsmonden.
- - East View Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8ND
Erection of single-storey garage & log store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Village Green Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent
Telecommunications Notification - Bollards
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-26
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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Bassetts Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AS
Resubmission of details in relation to Condition 22 - (external lighting) of 21/02027/FULL, as approved under 22/03656/SUB.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Lockie Cottage Gun Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NL
(Retrospective) Erection of close-board fence to front garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Manchester House The Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HT
Change of use of a small internal room (former hairdresser) to ancillary residential accommodation within the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-27
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 - - Blackbirds 1 Morley Drive Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8JD
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Birch (T1/T2) - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2 Garlands Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Alterations related to garage conversion; porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - The Middle 3 Gun Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NL
Erection of a single storey rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - The Heath Stores The Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HT
(Retrospective) Construction of 2no outbuildings for storage of coal & bins
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - OS Plot 3710 Lewes Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent
Proposed utility shed for dwelling permitted under 25/01045/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 26 Morley Drive Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8JD
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single-storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 2 Wharf Cottages Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AP
Porch extension; first & second floor rear extension; alterations to external fenestration & installation of 2 no. rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Spring Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AY
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (Arrangement of brick pavers) of 25/00817/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NE
Submission of details in relation to condition 2 (Closure report) of 24/01786/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Spring Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AY
Listed Building Consent - Repoint entire barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - The Business Centre Green Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8JS
Advertisement - (all illuminated) hand painted signage on front elevation; signage to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - The Business Centre Green Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8JS
Front elevation changes including proposed shopfront; alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 2 East View Cottage Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NJ
Proposed single storey extension linking the dwelling to the garage & proposed orangery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-05-12
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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 £405,476, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Horsmonden. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Horsmonden maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Horsmonden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horsmonden were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (7). 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, 65 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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