How long do planning decisions take near Salmans?

The average planning decision time near Salmans is 56 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 Salmans?

The planning approval rate near Salmans is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Salmans?

The most common type of planning application near Salmans is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Salmans?

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Salmans, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Salmans, 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: Tunbridge Wells
Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Salmans.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Salmans based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Salmans.

- Titchfield Barn Salmans Lane Penshurst Kent TN11 8DJ
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Details of the Materials) of 25/00968/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Salmans in Kent

Salmans is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Salmans 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 Salmans a particularly low-crime area.

Salmans 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 Salmans 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.

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Planning Activity in Salmans

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Salmans. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Salmans maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Salmans were discharge of conditions (8), tree works (5), full planning applications (3).

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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