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34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Rusthall · updated daily · Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Planning in Rusthall

Approved
97%
35 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rusthall in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Rusthall

Postcode districts

TN4 259 applications in the last 12 monthsTN3 284 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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About Rusthall

Rusthall is a charming village situated about 2 miles west of Tunbridge Wells in Kent. It developed around a prominent estate known as "Rusthall," nestled on Rusthall Common, making it a notable area for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,869 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.

Property prices in Rusthall show an average sale price of £473,862, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rusthall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rusthall has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rusthall 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rusthall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Rusthall. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rusthall?
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Rusthall. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rusthall?
The average planning decision time near Rusthall is 43 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 Rusthall?
The planning approval rate near Rusthall is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rusthall?
The most common type of planning application near Rusthall is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rusthall?
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