Modest Corner, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Modest Corner, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Modest Corner are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £473,862 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Modest Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Modest Corner.
- 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 Modest Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Modest Corner.
- 26/01310/LAWPRO - 20 Crundwell Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Dormer window, infilling of gable opening, three rooflights and removal of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 20 Crundwell Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Dormer window, infilling of gable opening, three rooflights and removal of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 4 Prospect Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0EJ
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Addition of rear dormer window & front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01255/FULL - 11 Crundwell Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LL
Removal of conservatory; single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/01108/PNEC - Hill Place London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PY
Prior notification for the proposed change of use from offices (class E) to two dwellings (class C3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-18 - - St Johns Methodist Church Hall Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 7 - (Renewable technologies); Condition 14 - (Noise levels); Condition 18 - (Biodiversity) of 23/02976/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Old Parsonage 28 Pennington Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0SL
Two storey rear/side extension; single storey side extension; roof alterations and replacement of 7No. windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Southbank House Victoria Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LT
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 2 - (external materials); Condition 3 - (typical section details of architectural features) of 22/02103/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Holden House Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LR
Dead, dying or dangerous tree notification: Hemlock - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - St Johns Methodist Church Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QH
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 23/02976/FULL - (Unit 1: small terrace & door removed; Unit 1 - 4: relocation of windows; Unit 5: addition of window; Unit 7: addition of windows, replacement of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Woodland Opposite Woodside View Victoria Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Oak (T1) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 9 Birchwood Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UD
(Part-retrospective) Alterations to land levels & landscaping to rear, erection of retaining walls, paved area, fence and balustrade
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Old Bank 69D London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PA
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (management plan) of 25/02382/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Holden House Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LR
Trees in a conservation area notification: Alder (T1) - fell; Maple (T2) - height reduction by 3-4m; Willow (T3) - reduce the overall canopy by 2-3m back to the previous pollard points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 18 Prospect Park Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0EQ
TREES: SILVER BIRCH - Reduce by 2m; 2no. SYCAMORE - Reduce by 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - The Old Bank 69D London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PA
Change of use from office space/retail (Class E) to coffee shop & wine bar (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Holden House Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LR
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: ASH - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 7B Birchwood Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UD
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - St Johns Methodist Church Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QH
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 23/02976/FULL - Level out rear of Plots 5-7, redesign front of Plot 7, repositioning of Plots 1-4 & 5-7
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - The Coach House 12 Still Lane Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0FP
Submission of Details in Relation to Condition 3 - (external materials) and 4 - (detail drawings) of 23/02801/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Modest Corner in Kent
Modest Corner is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Modest Corner show an average sale price of £473,862, 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 Modest Corner a particularly low-crime area.
Modest Corner 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 Modest Corner 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, Modest Corner 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 Modest Corner
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Modest Corner. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Modest Corner may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Modest Corner were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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