Search Shipbourne planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shipbourne · updated daily · Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Butchers Cottage Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PEAwaiting decision4 x Prunus (applicants ref. G1) - Reduce back to previous points as specified.Received 5 Nov 202626/02091/TNCA
- Fairlawne Tonbridge Road Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PTApproved1 x Mature horse chestnut (ref. T168 on map) located front of main house with extensive dieback in upper crown - Reduce deadwood back to sound live timber and reduce remaining crown by approx. 2m - shape and balanceReceived 2 Oct 2026Decided 28 Oct 202626/01856/TNCA
- Larches Upper Green Road Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PLAwaiting decisionSingle storey front extension and external ramp. Insulated flat roof with sun tunnelReceived 16 Sep 202626/01713/FL
- 1 Hoad Hill Cottages Tonbridge Road Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PAApprovedSection 73 application to Vary condition 1 (Tourist Accommodation) of planning permission TM/06/01619/FL Variation of condition pursuant to planning permission ref. TM/03/01037/FL (Conversion of existing double garage to granny flat) to enable the annexe to be occupied for a maximum of 140 days each year between 1st April to 30th October for holiday lets. To reverse the condition to allow residency in the annexReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 202626/01540/FL
- Village Hall Upper Green Road Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PLApprovedListed Building Application: Re-roofing and upgrading internal insulationReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 5 Oct 202626/01494/LB
Planning in Shipbourne
- Approved
- 93%
- 26 of 26 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shipbourne in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.
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TN11 324 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
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About Shipbourne
Shipbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Kent, nestled between the towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge within the borough of Tonbridge and Malling. Notably recognized as the most expensive village in Kent in 2020, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and affluent living, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 486 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tonbridge and Malling district.
Property prices in Shipbourne show an average sale price of £405,476, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shipbourne area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shipbourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shipbourne has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shipbourne 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 Shipbourne, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Shipbourne. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.