Roughway, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roughway, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roughway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roughway.
- 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 Roughway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Roughway.
- - The Old School House Oxenhoath Road Hadlow Tonbridge Kent TN11 9SS
Formation of two Dormers to the side elevation roof, to include one roof light, and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, OXENHOATH ROAD, HADLOW, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9SS
Formation of two Dormers to the side elevation roof, to include one roof light, and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Roughway in Kent
Roughway is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Roughway show an average sale price of £453,975, 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 Roughway a particularly low-crime area.
Roughway has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Roughway, Plaxtol, Old Soar and Allen's, Plaxtol, Oxen Hoath and Hamptons. 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 Roughway includes 18 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Roughway 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 Roughway
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Roughway. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Roughway maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Roughway were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Hamptons planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.