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Planning in Edenbridge

Approved
82%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Edenbridge in the last 24 months, from Sevenoaks District Council's planning register.

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Around Edenbridge

Postcode districts

TN8 222 applications in the last 12 monthsTN16 218 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sevenoaks District Council

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About Edenbridge

Edenbridge is a town and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks district of Kent, England, with its name originating from the Old English term Eadhelmsbrigge. Positioned on the border between Kent and Surrey, it lies along the upper floodplain of the River Medway, named after its tributary, the River Eden. As of the 2011 census, Edenbridge had a population of 7,808, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,881 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.

Property prices in Edenbridge show an average sale price of £466,853, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Edenbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Edenbridge has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Edenbridge 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.edenbridgetown.com/index.shtml.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Edenbridge, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Edenbridge. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Edenbridge?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Edenbridge. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Edenbridge?
The average planning decision time near Edenbridge is 58 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 Edenbridge?
The planning approval rate near Edenbridge is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Edenbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Edenbridge is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Edenbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Edenbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.