Crockham Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crockham Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Crockham Hill
Crockham Hill is a quaint village located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, approximately 3 miles south of Westerham and near the historic Chartwell estate. With a small population of around 270 residents, the village features notable landmarks such as the 19th-century Royal Oak pub and Holy Trinity Church, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and community development.
District: Westerham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £547,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crockham Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crockham 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 Crockham Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Crockham Hill.
- - Lewins Coach House Spout Lane Crockham Hill Kent TN8 6RT
Solar Panel Array comprised of 24 ground mounted panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Crockham Hill in Kent
Crockham Hill is a quaint village located in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, approximately 3 miles south of Westerham and near the historic Chartwell estate. With a small population of around 270 residents, the village features notable landmarks such as the 19th-century Royal Oak pub and Holy Trinity Church, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and community development. It sits within the Westerham district.
Property prices in Crockham Hill show an average sale price of £547,710, 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 Crockham Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Crockham 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 Crockham Hill includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs, Surrey Hills. 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, Crockham 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 Crockham Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Crockham Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crockham Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crockham Hill were outline applications (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
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