Rolvenden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rolvenden, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Rolvenden
Rolvenden is a village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, situated along the A28 road that connects Ashford to Hastings. Positioned 5 miles southwest of Tenterden, this quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 1,591 (2021) · Area: 23.3 km²
District: Ashford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £544,668 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rolvenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rolvenden.
- 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 Rolvenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Rolvenden.
- - BINFIELD HOUSE, HALL GARDEN, BRACKNELL
T.7 Red oak - page 4 5.2 - overhanging 2 houses which have been built under the canopy of the tree. Gutters full of tree debris and sap - Reduce canopy so there is a clear 2m gap between houses and br
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Rolvenden Village Hall, Maytham Road, Rolvenden
T1, T2, T3 & T4 - Oak - Crown lift on all trees to 6-7 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Rolvenden Primary School, Hastings Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4LS
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 4 (External Lighting), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 8 (Archaeological Watching Brief) of planning permission PA/2025/0156.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Rolvenden Primary School, Hastings Road, Rolvenden, TN17 4LS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), removal of condition 7 (BNG habitat) and 9 (removal of temporary car park and outbuildings) of planning permission PA/2025/0156 for Proposed single storey re
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 56-58 Waterloo House, High Street, Rolvenden, TN17 4LN
Non-material amendment to planning permission PA/2023/0095 (Proposed garden room with mezzanine and greenhouse following demolition of outbuildings) To allow changes to approved drawings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Waterloo House, 56-58 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LN
Details submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (Detailed joinery, Sections, Mouldings & Glazing Bars) & 4 (Materials) of planning permission PA/2023/0095
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 25 High Street, Rolvenden, TN17 4LP
Loft conversion with front and rear roof lights and first-floor windows on the existing side elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Rolvenden in Kent
Rolvenden is a village and civil parish located in the Ashford District of Kent, England, situated along the A28 road that connects Ashford to Hastings. Positioned 5 miles southwest of Tenterden, this quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,591 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Rolvenden covers an area of approximately 23.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Rolvenden show an average sale price of £544,668, 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 Rolvenden a particularly low-crime area.
Rolvenden 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 Rolvenden 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, Rolvenden 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 Rolvenden
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Rolvenden. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rolvenden.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rolvenden were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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