Marden Beech, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marden Beech, Kent.
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Planning applications in Marden Beech are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Marden Beech
Marden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Situated on the floodplain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the neighbouring areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and 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: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marden Beech.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marden Beech.
- 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 Marden Beech based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Marden Beech.
- - Beechin House Sheephurst Lane Marden Kent TN12 9NT
Erection of a single-storey side extension including spiral wine cellar and wood burning stove, replacement windows to front and side elevations and new landscaping to form terrace and path to new ext
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Beechin House Sheephurst Lane Marden Kent TN12 9NT
Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations including the erection of a single-storey side extension with spiral wine cellar and a wood burning stove. Removal of section of wall betw
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Beech House Plain Road Marden Kent TN12 9LS
Retrospective application for conversion of an existing building to an annex to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 1 Beechbridge Cottages Goudhurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9NN
Permission in Principle for the sub-division of existing residential plot and erection of 1no. dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Spring Grove, Spring Grove House Goudhurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9NW
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Bens Oaks Goudhurst Road Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9LT
Erection of a workshop and garage outbuilding, relocation of access and gates, reduce size of summer house, and insertion of glazing to garage door on main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Bens Oaks Goudhurst Road Marden Kent TN12 9LT
Lawful Development Certificate (existing) for use of agricultural land as residential garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Marden Beech in Kent
Marden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Maidstone borough of Kent, approximately 8 miles south of Maidstone. Situated on the floodplain of the River Beult, the parish encompasses the neighbouring areas of Chainhurst and the hamlet of Wanshurst Green, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Marden Beech 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 Marden Beech a particularly low-crime area.
Marden Beech 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 Marden Beech includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Marden Beech
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Marden Beech. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Marden Beech.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marden Beech were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 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.