Pembury, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pembury, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pembury are administered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. View the full Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pembury
Pembury is a sizable village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 6,128 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated just north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Pembury may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities and ongoing developments in the surrounding area.
Population: 5,785 (2021)
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £529,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pembury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pembury.
- 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 Pembury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Pembury.
- 26/01199/FULL - 2 Bulls Place Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4HJ
Single-storey side extension; removal of window
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 2 Bulls Place Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4HJ
Single-storey side extension; removal of window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Sunhill Court High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a conservation area notification: Pine (T1) - Fell to ground
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01142/TCA - Sunhill Court High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a conservation area notification: Pine (T1) - Fell to ground
Status: Undecided | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 8 Greenleas Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4NS
Removal of conservatory; single storey rear & two storey side extension; conversion of garage to bedroom; additional vehicle hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 4 Cornford Close Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QP
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) - Rear dormer window; rooflight to front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Cornford Court Cornford Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QX
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (Code of construction practice); Condition 16 parts 1 & 2 - (Preliminary risk assessment & Site investigation) of 23/03419/FULL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Cornford Court Cornford Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QX
Submission of details in relation to Condition 5 - (drainage) & part 1 of Condition 25 - (archaeology) of 23/03419/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Saint Anselms Catholic Church Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4DZ
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Lime (T1) - Remove basal growth & ivy; Lime (T2) - Remove basal growth, reduce limbs; Lime (T4) - Reduce basal growth; Lime (T5) - Remove basal growth; Sycam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 21 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PH
Submission of details in relation to condition 4 (paint details) of 25/01959/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Pembury Bowls Club Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent
Construction of changing room block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 9 Amberleaze Drive Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4HF
TREES: ASH (T1) - Remove/Fell; SYCAMORE (T3) - Pollard, BIRCH (T4) - Pollard; SYCAMORE (T6) - Pollard; ASH (T7) - Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Pembury Village Green Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: 2No. COMMON OAK (0323 & 2392) - Remove major deadwood within crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 3 Cornford Close Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QP
TREES: SCOTTS PINE (T1/T2/T3/T4) - Remove unsafe branches and reduce the height of the trees by no more than 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 8 & 9 Amberleaze Drive Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4HF
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/01817/FULL - Middle extension at the rear extended by an extra 1 metre
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 31 Hastings Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PB
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: LAUREL (1) - Remove up to 5 canopy branches <2cm diameter around communications cables; YEW (2) - Remove branches <4cm diameter surrounding communications ca
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Great Bayhall Barn Chalket Lane Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4AA
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 9 - (Details of Refuse Storage and Collection) of 19/03602/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Hubbles Farm Hastings Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4JP
Outline (Access only) - Demolition of existing buildings & equestrian facilities, development of up to 99 dwellings with landscaping, cemetery expansion & associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 & 9 Amberleaze Drive Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4HF
Single-storey side and rear extensions to dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Howfield Farm Chalket Lane Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4AA
Variation of Condition 2 of 23/01267/FULL - Alteration to approved drawings to replace rooflights with dormer windows on west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-02-16
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A brief summary of Pembury in Kent
Pembury is a sizable village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 6,128 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated just north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Pembury may be of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to urban amenities and ongoing developments in the surrounding area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,785 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.
Property prices in Pembury show an average sale price of £529,093, 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 Pembury a particularly low-crime area.
Pembury 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 Pembury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pembury Cutting and Pit SSSI; 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, Pembury 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 Pembury
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Pembury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pembury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pembury were full planning applications (11), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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