How long do planning decisions take near Starvecrow?

The average planning decision time near Starvecrow is 107 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 Starvecrow?

The planning approval rate near Starvecrow is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Starvecrow?

The most common type of planning application near Starvecrow is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Starvecrow?

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Starvecrow, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Starvecrow, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Starvecrow are administered by Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council. View the full Tonbridge And Malling Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Starvecrow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Starvecrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Starvecrow.

- Tetley Barn Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN11 9NH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: single storey garden room, for use as a home gym
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 30 Willow Lea Tonbridge Kent TN10 3RF
Lawful Development certificate Proposed: Conversion of existing garage for the use of a bedroom/playroom (habitable room)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Beechwood, Springwood Park, Tonbridge, TN11 9LZ
Proposed extension to front garage to provide home gymnasium, with full height glazed gable window to north elevation, bifold doorset to west elevation & PV solar panels to east & west elevations roof
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 52, ELMSHURST GARDENS, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3QU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft Conversion with dormer to rear and rooflights to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-04-17
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- INVERY HOUSE, SPRINGWOOD PARK, TONBRIDGE, TN11 9LZ
Retrospective planning application for the erection of a flat roofed outbuilding being used as a Gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-02-07
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- Forest Hall Springwood Park Tonbridge Tonbridge TN11 9LZ
1 x Ash (applicants ref. T6 - shown in annotated photo attached to agents email dated 11th March 2024) - Fell. 1 x Oak (applicants ref. T8 - shown in annotated photo attached to agents email dated 11t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-09-15
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- 11 Elmshurst Gardens Tonbridge Kent TN10 3QT
Demolition of existing single storey extension, replace with single storey rear extension with mono pitch roof and two storey side infill extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Starvecrow in Kent

Starvecrow is a settlement located in Kent, England.

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

Starvecrow has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Frith, Hadlow. 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 Starvecrow includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Starvecrow 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 Starvecrow

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Starvecrow. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Starvecrow.

With an average of 107 days, decisions near Starvecrow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Starvecrow were outline applications (9), full planning applications (8), amendments (5).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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