Tenterden, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tenterden, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
About Tenterden
Tenterden is a charming town and civil parish located in the Borough of Ashford, Kent, with a population of 8,186 according to the 2021 census. Known for its historical significance and scenic surroundings, Tenterden offers a range of planning opportunities and developments that reflect its growth and community needs.
Population: 8,198 (2021) · Area: 36.2 km²
District: Ashford
Website: http://www.tenterdentown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £476,841 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ashford
- Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
- LSOA: Ashford 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tenterden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tenterden.
- 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 Tenterden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Tenterden.
- - Hartley, 17 Fuggle Drive, Tenterden, TN30 6FJ
Proposed two-storey detached dwelling with carport plus a detached garage. (Self-Build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 39, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL
Two storey side/rear extension. shortening of the garage and changes to existing fenestration. Following the demolition of the conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 14, Bells Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6ES
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of two windows along the south elevation, comprising one ground floor bay window and one first floor window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 - 10 Mayors Place, Tenterden, TN30 6JX
Listed Building Consent for the repair and maintenance works to nine terraced properties, to include chimmney roof & gutter repairs, replacement hanging tiles & brickwork using reclaimed. Replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 3 Stace Close, Tenterden, TN30 6RP
Proposed side and rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Hoseney House, Sandy Lane, Tenterden, TN30 7DA
Listed Building Consent to remove damaged tile hung north elevation to reveal original Tudor beam and lime mortar façade.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 43 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL
T1-4 - four laurel bushes with stems of 10cm or more - to fell - overgrown border.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 14 Bells Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6ES
T1 Maple tree and T2 Holly tree. Fell - Trees are too big and causing the brick wall to crack adjacent to public walkway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 26 Beacon Oak Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RY
T1 - Bay (marked B on plan) - reduce height by up to 4m due to blocking light to neighbouring properties. T2 - Sycamore (marked S on plan) - reduce height by up to 4m due to blocking light to neighbou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 39 Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL
Two storey side/rear extension and first floor side extension. Shortening of garage. Changes to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 93, High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6LB
T1. Crown reduction on Oak by 1.5 meters to previous growth unions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Hoseney House, Sandy Lane, Tenterden, TN30 7DA
Listed building consent for proposed rear and front infill extension, with associated works, including changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 33, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL
Listed Building Consent to remove existing rotten triangular shaped window to rear elevation and replace it with a suitably sized and shaped rectangular window. Fill remaining space with similar size
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2, Middlecroft, The Croft, Tenterden, TN30 6RG
T1 - Lime - To re-pollard to previous points lime tree in the front garden T2 - Lime - To re-pollard to previous points lime tree in the front garden T3 - Robeana - To fell to ground level in the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 17 Craythorne, Tenterden, TN30 6SD
Proposed extension over the garage incorporating roof extension, a two-storey rear extension, single storey rear extensions, a front porch and front extension to the garage, and associated works to in
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 81-83 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6LB
Listed building Consent for the installation of 6 solar panels onto the rear flat roof dormer extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 54 Beacon Oak Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RP
Proposed porch, addition of roof lights to the first floor and attic (side elevation) plus bi-fold doors to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 50, Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LL
T1 - Copper Beech - Fell - The tree is affected by Meripilus Giganticus and 5 years ago we undertook a reduction to extend the life of the tree. However tree surgeons have just reviewed and find that
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 6 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6AP
Display of 1no externally illuminated fascia sign, 1no externally illuminated hanging sign and 1no internally located LED digital display. ( part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 67 High Street, Tenterden, TN30 6BD
Listed Building Consent for proposed internal alterations and reordering of existing layout plus the reinstatement of existing inglenook fireplace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Tenterden in Kent
Tenterden is a charming town and civil parish located in the Borough of Ashford, Kent, with a population of 8,186 according to the 2021 census. Known for its historical significance and scenic surroundings, Tenterden offers a range of planning opportunities and developments that reflect its growth and community needs. The Town has a population of approximately 8,198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ashford district.
Tenterden covers an area of approximately 36.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Tenterden show an average sale price of £476,841, 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 Tenterden a particularly low-crime area.
Tenterden 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 Tenterden 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tenterden planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.tenterdentown.co.uk/. 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 Tenterden
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Tenterden. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Tenterden.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Tenterden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tenterden were full planning applications (16), tree works (16), listed building and heritage (12). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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