Kipping's Cross, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kipping's Cross, Kent.
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About Kipping's Cross
Kipping's Cross is a small village situated within the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent. Recognised for its charm, Matfield was awarded Kent Village of the Year in 2010, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and community developments.
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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: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kipping's Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kipping's Cross.
- 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 Kipping's Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kipping's Cross.
- - Windmill House Hastings Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7HF
Appeal documents for enforcement appeal APP/M2270/C/26/3377417 (LPA refs. 24/00031/BOC & T021434).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Windmill House Hastings Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7HF
Change of use of land for equestrian, retention of sand school, two stable buildings and 3 containers for storage, access and hardstanding areas and landscaping (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Kipping's Cross in Kent
Kipping's Cross is a small village situated within the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent. Recognised for its charm, Matfield was awarded Kent Village of the Year in 2010, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Kipping's Cross 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 Kipping's Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Kipping's Cross 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 Kipping's Cross 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kipping's Cross 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 Kipping's Cross
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Kipping's Cross. The average decision time was 34 days.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kipping's Cross were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.