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Planning in Southborough

Approved
96%
50 of 52 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Southborough

Southborough is a town and civil parish in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, situated just north of Tunbridge Wells and encompassing the district of High Brooms. The A26 road runs through the town, which had a population of 11,124 as of the 2001 census. Nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Southborough offers a blend of natural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.

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

The area around Southborough has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southboroughtc.kentparishes.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southborough, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near Southborough. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southborough?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Southborough. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southborough?
The average planning decision time near Southborough is 46 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 Southborough?
The planning approval rate near Southborough is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southborough?
The most common type of planning application near Southborough is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Southborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.