How long do planning decisions take near Oldbury?

The average planning decision time near Oldbury is 64 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 Oldbury?

The planning approval rate near Oldbury is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oldbury?

The most common type of planning application near Oldbury is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oldbury?

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Oldbury, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oldbury, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £216,709 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oldbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldbury.

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 Oldbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Oldbury.

- Ightham County Primary School Oldbury Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DD
G24 - Various trees, various saplings hitting fence and low branches over playground - clear fenceline and crown lift to give 2m above fence. T25 - Robinia, by school building, major root visibly dama
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Ashton 6 Spring Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DN
Single storey rear and side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Brooksbank Spring Lane Ightham Sevenoaks Kent TN15 9DR
Proposed Extension and alterations, to include internal restoration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-03
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- THE TOWER, OLDBURY PLACE, SPRING LANE, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9DR
Oak tree- Trim semi-broken areas off branch. Branch is now at very high risk of falling and damaging neighbours barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-07
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- OLDBURY PLACE, SPRING LANE, IGHTHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN15 9DR
We wish to remove a conifer that is dead on the property, I attach photos and a site plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-01
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- Glenwood, Spring Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, TN15 9DR
T2 large Sweet Chestnut leaning towards house on edge of lawn area- Crown reduce top two limbs towards house by 3-4m to reduce the unbalanced tree and reduce the risk of failure onto house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Oldbury in Kent

Oldbury is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Oldbury show an average sale price of £216,709, 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 Oldbury a particularly low-crime area.

Oldbury has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oldbury, Ightham, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Oldbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oldbury and Seal Chart SSSI; 20 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 Oldbury

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Oldbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oldbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Oldbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Oldbury were tree works (14), full planning applications (5), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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