How long do planning decisions take near Walter's Green?

The average planning decision time near Walter's Green is 83 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 Walter's Green?

The planning approval rate near Walter's Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Walter's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Walter's Green is listed building consent applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walter's Green?

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Walter's Green, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walter's Green, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 010D

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walter's Green.

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 Walter's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Walter's Green.

- Woodgates Walters Green Road Penshurst Kent TN11 8HF
Replacement of modern side attached double garage with detached rear secure store, including solar panels. Link attached extension, internal alterations including the addition of shower room to the ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-02
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A brief summary of Walter's Green in Kent

Walter's Green is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Neighbourhood safety in Walter's Green is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Walter's Green 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 Walter's Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Walter's Green

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Walter's Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Walter's Green.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Walter's Green were listed building and heritage (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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