Search Cowden planning applications
16 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cowden · updated daily · Sevenoaks District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Chandler House 12 - 14 High Street Cowden Kent TN8 7JGAwaiting decisionListed building consent for works to an external beam at the rear of a Grade II listed property, involving removal of the rotten surface and associated previous cement mortar repairs while retaining the remainder of the original beam on the inside of the house. Resurface the beam with reclaimed heritage oak, with the connection timber-locked using 20mm oak dowels and re-establish the connection to the rafter. Remove cement render to 60mm above the beam and down the side of the jamb using a two-coat system lime mortar product, and paint the new oak work with linseed oil paintReceived 8 Oct 202626/02376/LBCALT
- Land At Sweetwoods Farm, Holtye Hill, Holtye, Cowden, TN8 7JNAwaiting decisionREINSTATEMENT OF FARMHOUSE TO SERVE AS A DWELLINGHOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED CARPORT BUILDING AND WORKSHOP/TRACTOR SHED (A PROPOSED FAITHFUL RECONSTRUCTION OF A NDHA)FullReceived 8 Oct 2026WD/2026/1664/F
- Fountain Cottage 26 High Street Cowden Kent TN8 7JGAwaiting decisionBeech tree - fell.Received 9 Sep 202626/02409/WTCA
- Land At Sweetwoods Farm, Holtye Hill, Holtye, Cowden, TN8 7JNApprovedAPPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING USE TO CONFIRM THE CONTINUITY OF RESIDENTIAL USE (CLASS C3) AND THE NON-ABANDONMENT OF RESIDENTIAL LAND FOLLOWING FIRE DAMAGEReceived 24 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026WD/2026/1409/LDE
- Sussex House Farm, Hayley Cottage, Hartfield Road, Cowden, TN8 7DXAwaiting decisionNEW 3 BAY GARAGE WITH HOME OFFICE IN ROOF, AND PARKINGFullReceived 28 May 2026WD/2026/1072/F
Planning in Cowden
Only 5 decisions near Cowden in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cowden in the last 24 months, from Sevenoaks District Council's planning register.
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TN8 222 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Sevenoaks District Council
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About Cowden
Cowden is a charming village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, nestled on the northern slopes of the Weald, southwest of Tonbridge, and bordering East Sussex and Surrey. The area is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and features picturesque Grade II listed cottages along the old High Street, alongside a local inn, The Fountain. As of the 2011 Census, Cowden had a population of 818, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 859 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cowden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cowden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cowden has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowden 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cowden, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cowden.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).