Chevening, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chevening, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Chevening
Chevening is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. Renowned for its historical significance, it is famously known as the site of the world’s earliest recorded organised cricket match, adding to its cultural heritage and appeal for planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,092
District: Chevening
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £821,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chevening.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chevening.
- 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 Chevening based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Chevening.
- - Chevening House Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Remove all remaining large branches and reduce stem from horse chestnut leaving a large monolith to remove crushing injury.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Chevening House Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Various Tree Works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Chevening Lodge Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Chevening House Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Details pursuant to condition 18 (landscape plan and planting schedule) of 20/03660/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Chevening House Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Details pursuant to condition 5 (archaeological watching brief) of Appeal ref: G2245/W/22/3293204 relating to planning application ref: 20/03660/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Chevening House Chevening Road Chevening Kent TN14 6HG
Details pursuant to condition 17 (Habitat Creation, Enhancement and Management Plan) of 20/03660/FUL (APP/G2245/W/22/3293204)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Chevening in Kent
Chevening is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. Renowned for its historical significance, it is famously known as the site of the world’s earliest recorded organised cricket match, adding to its cultural heritage and appeal for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,092. It sits within the Chevening district.
Property prices in Chevening show an average sale price of £821,490, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chevening a particularly low-crime area.
Chevening 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 Chevening includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. 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, Chevening 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 Chevening
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Chevening. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chevening may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chevening were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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