How long do planning decisions take near Cross Keys?

The average planning decision time near Cross Keys is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cross Keys?

The planning approval rate near Cross Keys is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cross Keys?

The most common type of planning application near Cross Keys is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cross Keys?

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Cross Keys, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cross Keys, Kent.

Kent · England · settlement

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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 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cross Keys.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cross Keys based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cross Keys.

- The New Beacon School Brittains Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2PB
Erection of replacement swimming pool building and erection of replacement pre-school unit facility.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Cross Keys in Kent

Cross Keys is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys a particularly low-crime area.

Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Scord's Wood and Brockhoult Mount SSSI; 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.

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Planning Activity in Cross Keys

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Cross Keys. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cross Keys.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cross Keys were tree works (12), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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