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Planning in Matfield

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Matfield in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.

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About Matfield

Matfield is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Brenchley and Matfield in the Tunbridge Wells borough of Kent. Recognised as Kent Village of the Year in 2010, it offers a charming community atmosphere that may be of interest to those looking into planning applications in the area. It sits within the Brenchley and Matfield district.

Property prices in Matfield show an average sale price of £405,476, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Matfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Matfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Matfield 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Matfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Matfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2), other applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Matfield?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Matfield. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Matfield?
The average planning decision time near Matfield is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Matfield?
The planning approval rate near Matfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Matfield?
The most common type of planning application near Matfield is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Matfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Matfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.