Worms Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worms Hill, Kent.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £544,668 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Worms Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worms 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 Worms Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Worms Hill.
- - Bockingfold Oast Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/00922/FULL - Change to roof design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Wildflower Stables Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent
Creation of vehicular access, including field gate. Extension to field shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Little Bakers Farm Cottage Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LT
Demolition of existing garage and construction of replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Bockingfold Oast Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Partial demolition of an existing outbuilding; Extension to an outbuilding with new roof and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - Woodfield House Jarvis Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2NN
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/00936/FULL - Alteration of roof tiles & pitch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Woodfield House Jarvis Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2NN
Erection of a carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Submission of Details in Relation to Condition 4 (External Lighting) of 21/01611/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - Bockingfold Manor Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (External Lighting) of 22/02241/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 8 - (landscape & ecological management plan details); Condition 11 - (ecological enhancement strategy details) of 21/01611/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - Bockingfold Manor Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Single storey extension to main house, replacement porch, alterations to existing garage and associated external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2022-07-26
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Submission of Details in relation to condition 3 (External Materials) of 21/01611/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-12-06
View full details - - Bakers Barn And Stables Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent
Submission of Details in Relation to Conditions 5 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 6 (Landscaping Scheme), 7 (Scheme for the Enhancement of Biodiversity), 8 (Details of any Gates, Walls, Fences or Oth
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-06-10
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
The part demolition and part conversion of redundant buildings into a single dwelling, together with the provision of new woodland, pond and other planting. to include a pottery/hobbies room, revised
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-05-07
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook TN17 1LY
Submission of details in relation to Condition 8 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of 20/01082/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2021-01-13
View full details - - The Granary Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LS
Brick plinth and oak structure car port and garden store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-11-12
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
EIA Screening Opinion - Construction of a New Farm Track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-10-20
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook TN17 1LY
Construction of a new farm track
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-10-20
View full details - - Bakers Barn And Stables Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent
EIA Screening Opinion: Proposed Conversion of Part of Rural Building/Stables and Barn to a Single Dwelling and Change of Use of Land to Residential Curtilage (20/03057/FULL Refers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-10-14
View full details - - Bakers Barn And Stables Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent
Proposed conversion of part of rural building/stables and barn to a single dwelling and change of use of land to residential curtilage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-10-14
View full details - - Bockingfold Farm Ladham Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LY
Part demolition and part conversion of redundant buildings into a single dwelling, together with the provision of new woodland, pond and other planting
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2020-04-15
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A brief summary of Worms Hill in Kent
Worms Hill is a settlement located in Kent, England.
Property prices in Worms Hill show an average sale price of £544,668, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Worms Hill is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Worms Hill 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 Worms Hill 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, Worms Hill 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 Worms Hill
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Worms Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Worms Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 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 Worms Hill were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.