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Planning in Trench Wood

Approved
98%
50 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Trench Wood in the last 24 months, from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Trench Wood

Postcode districts

TN10 95 applications in the last 12 monthsTN9 211 applications in the last 12 monthsTN11 323 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

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About Trench Wood

Trench Wood, situated approximately 6 miles northeast of Worcester near Dunhampstead and Sale Green, is a managed woodland area overseen by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation. The site is flanked by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and the main railway line connecting Birmingham to the southwest of England. Notably, the rear third of the wood remains privately owned and is not open to public access, which may influence local planning considerations.

Property prices in Trench Wood show an average sale price of £405,476, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Trench Wood has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Trench Wood 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 Trench Wood, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Trench Wood. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), outline applications (8), tree works (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Trench Wood?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Trench Wood. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Trench Wood?
The average planning decision time near Trench Wood is 68 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 Trench Wood?
The planning approval rate near Trench Wood is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Trench Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Trench Wood is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Trench Wood?
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