Trench Wood, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trench Wood, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Trench Wood 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.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trench Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trench Wood.
- 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 Trench Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Trench Wood.
- - 308 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3NH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with dormer window to rear elevation & 2 no rooflight windows to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 7 Salisbury Close Tonbridge Kent TN10 4PJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 141 Bishops Oak Ride Tonbridge Kent TN10 3NT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2 White Cottage Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 4PU
Single storey side and rear extension, garage conversion, construction of front porch and new dropped kerb with crossover to driveway. Demolition of existing lean-to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 335 Shipbourne Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 3EU
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: To confirm that the development authorised by planning permission, TM/22/02872/FL Erection of 2 pairs of semi-detached 4 bed dwellings and one pair of detached
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1, HARVEST ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3PH
Retrospective Non-Material Amendment application to planning permission 23/02058/FL: To retain Bedroom window: Obscured with opening above 1.7m, and bathroom window: obscured with opening above 1.7m
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 313, SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3ER
Listed Building Application: Single storey side extension with pitched roof incorporating landscaping and new boundary fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - GARAGES NORTHEAST OF, Truro Walk, Tonbridge
Details of Conditions 3 (External materials) submitted pursuant to planning permission TM/22/01728/FL (Erection of 3 dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 313, SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 3ER
Retrospective application for Installation of boundary wooden fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Street Record, Howard Drive, Tonbridge
2 x Poplar (applicants ref. T1 and T2) - Reduce back to previous points. Standing in Group G2 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land on the west side of Howard Drive, Tonbridge
2 x Poplar (applicants ref. T1 and T2) - Reduce back to previous points. Standing in Group G2 of Tree Preservation Order.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 73, Denbeigh Drive, Tonbridge, TN10 3PS
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 8, Pippins Close, Tonbridge, TN10 4PF
Proposed two-storey pitched-roof front/side extension. Modifications to existing driveway. Relocation of existing shed and alterations to fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 15 Shelton Close Tonbridge Kent TN10 3DY
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Enclosure of existing sheltered open porch to side, reduction in rear garage projection.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tonbridge | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Trench Wood in Kent
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Trench Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Trench Wood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Frith, Hadlow, Tonbridge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Trench Wood 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Trench Wood
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Trench Wood. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Trench Wood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Trench Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Trench Wood were full planning applications (17), outline applications (9), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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