Whetsted, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whetsted, Kent.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £453,975 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Maidstone
• Parliamentary constituency: Weald of Kent
• LSOA: Maidstone 019A

Crime Statistics

63 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• shoplifting: 25
• anti-social-behaviour: 13
• violent-crime: 12
• burglary: 3
• other-theft: 3
• criminal-damage-arson: 2
• vehicle-crime: 2
• other-crime: 2
• possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whetsted.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Whetsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Whetsted.

1. - East Barn Ploggs Hall Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6SE
   Replacement of rear door
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-24
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2. - Cooklands Hoppers Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6RT
   Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Excavation of trench to implement planning permission 20/01859/FULL
   Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-13
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3. - East Barn Ploggs Hall Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6SE
   Listed Building Consent - Replacement of all windows
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-12-31
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4. - West Barn Ploggs Hall Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6SE
   Demolition & replacement of garage
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-10-07
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5. - Land At Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent
   Electricity Notification - Proposed electricity substation
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-08-09
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6. - The Coach House Capel Grange Badsell Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6QY
   Dormer window to front elevation
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-05-20
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A brief summary of Whetsted in Kent

Whetsted is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Whetsted show an average sale price of £453,975, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whetsted area recorded 63 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Whetsted 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 Whetsted includes 19 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, Whetsted 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 Whetsted

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Whetsted. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whetsted maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whetsted were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

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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.