Upper Postern, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Postern, Kent.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
- Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
- LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 008D
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Postern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Postern.
- 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 Upper Postern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Upper Postern.
- - The Wagon Lodge Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QT
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (external materials); Condition 4 - (joinery details) of 25/01472/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - South Barn Adjacent To Postern View Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QP
Proposed increase in wall & roof profile; alterations to external fenestration & installation of solar panels; erection of single-storey 3 bay outbuilding; enlargement of residential curtilage; landsc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Postern View Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QP
Two-storey side extensions; roof dormer extensions and alterations; alterations to external fenestration; front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - North Barn Adjacent To Postern View Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QP
Prior notification for the change of use of barn & land within their curtilage from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse), together with building operations necessary to co
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Postern Park Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QR
Listed Building Consent - Structural timber frame repairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Upper Postern in Kent
Upper Postern is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Postern is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Postern 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 Upper Postern includes 18 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, Upper Postern 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 Upper Postern
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Postern. Of these, 100% 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 Upper Postern may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Upper Postern slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Postern were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.