Riseden, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riseden, Kent.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
• Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
• LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riseden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Riseden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Riseden.

1. - Holly Cottage Rogers Rough Road Kilndown Cranbrook Kent TN17 2RL
   Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - use of land as garden and erection of an outbuilding
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-18
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2. - Riseden Cottage Riseden Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1HJ
   Variation of condition 2 of 24/03121/LBC - Installation of air source heat pump
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-13
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3. - Christ Church Church Road Kilndown Cranbrook Kent TN17 2RZ
   Submission of details in relation to condition 4 (Watching brief) of 24/00764/FULL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Riseden in Kent

Riseden is a settlement located in Kent, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Riseden a particularly low-crime area.

Riseden 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 Riseden includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combwell Wood SSSI, Scotney Castle 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, Riseden 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 Riseden

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Riseden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Riseden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Riseden were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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