How long do planning decisions take near Tunbridge Hill?

The average planning decision time near Tunbridge Hill is 93 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tunbridge Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Tunbridge Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tunbridge Hill?

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Tunbridge Hill, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tunbridge Hill, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

Planning applications in Tunbridge Hill are administered by Medway Council. View the full Medway Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £344,956 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Medway
Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
LSOA: Medway 003F

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tunbridge Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tunbridge Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Tunbridge Hill in Kent

Tunbridge Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Tunbridge Hill show an average sale price of £344,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Tunbridge Hill is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Tunbridge Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Medway Estuary & Marshes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Medway Estuary & Marshes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Tunbridge Hill

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Tunbridge Hill. The average decision time was 93 days.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Tunbridge Hill 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 Tunbridge Hill were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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