Lunsford, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lunsford, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Lunsford
Lunsford is a locality in Kent, England, known for its residential developments and proximity to nearby towns. As a growing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and community facilities, catering to the needs of its expanding population. Researchers and developers should consider Lunsford's evolving infrastructure and local amenities when exploring planning prospects in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £412,485 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Chatham and Aylesford
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lunsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lunsford.
- 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 Lunsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lunsford.
- - 7 Willow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6QZ
Row of conifers (adjacent to boundary with 194 Willowmead) - Trim the branches of the Conifers in the line which are overhanging the garden of 194 Willowmead back to strong green growth in order to ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Premier Inn Castle Way Leybourne West Malling Kent
Detail of Condition 18 (Cycle Storage) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/24/01098/PA (Demolition of existing hotel restaurant and replacement with new building providing additional hotel be
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 20 Carroll Gardens Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6NQ
6 x Sycamore (applicants ref. T1 - T6) - Reduce height to approx. 12m-14m and radial spread by up to 4m. Standing in group G1 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Premier Inn, Castle Way, Leybourne, West Malling
Details of Condition 15 (Ecological Mitigation, Enhancement and Management Plan) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/24/01098/PA (Demolition of existing hotel restaurant and replacement with
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 6, Jerome Road Aylesford ME20 6UR
Two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 440, Rose Cottage, Lunsford Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6JA
Demolition of existing garage/workshop/barn building. Erection of a 4 bedroom detached Chalet house with detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Lunsford in Kent
Lunsford is a locality in Kent, England, known for its residential developments and proximity to nearby towns. As a growing area, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and community facilities, catering to the needs of its expanding population. Researchers and developers should consider Lunsford's evolving infrastructure and local amenities when exploring planning prospects in the region.
Property prices in Lunsford show an average sale price of £412,485, 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 Lunsford a particularly low-crime area.
Lunsford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Malling, Clare Park and Blacklands, Larkfield Church, Bradbourne, East Malling. 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 Lunsford includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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 Lunsford
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lunsford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lunsford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Lunsford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lunsford were outline applications (7), full planning applications (5), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.