Eynsford, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eynsford, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eynsford are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eynsford
Eynsford is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 3.3 miles southeast of Swanley and 7 miles south of Dartford, its postal town. As part of the London commuter belt, Eynsford offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications aimed at accommodating residential and commercial development.
Population: 1,866 (2021) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: Sevenoaks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eynsford.
- 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 Eynsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
274 planning applications found near Eynsford.
- 26/01490/WTPO · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - Willow Cottage Station Road Eynsford Kent DA4 0EJ
T1 Yew - front boundary. Reduce in height by 0.75m from 10m to 9.25m. Reduce SW spread by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m. Reduce NE spread by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m. Reduce NW spread by 0.5m from 3m to 2.5m. Redu
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Willow Cottage Station Road Eynsford Kent DA4 0EJ
T1 Yew - front boundary. Reduce in height by 0.75m from 10m to 9.25m. Reduce SW spread by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m. Reduce NE spread by 0.5m from 4m to 3.5m. Reduce NW spread by 0.5m from 3m to 2.5m. Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Brooklands Crockenhill Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JL
Demolition of existing garage to be replaced with new detached double garage and associated retaining walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Meadow View Lullingstone Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0HZ
Cedar tree - remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 19 (ii & iii) (Further archaeological investigation and programme of post excavation assessment) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Home Farm House Riverside Eynsford Kent DA4 0AE
Details pursuant to condition 4 (works to WF2 window and method statement) of 25/01923/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Home Farm 3 Riverside Eynsford Kent DA4 0AE
Poplar- reduce overhanging face over river by 4-5m regrade into upper crown. Poplar- reduce overhanging face over river by 4-5m regrade into upper crown and reduce bottom limb 4/5m from main union to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Home Farm House Riverside Eynsford Kent DA4 0AE
Details pursuant to condition 6 (Details of the new stairs) of 25/01332/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Station Road Eynsford Kent DA4 0ER
T1 - Cherry - front boundary to fell to as close to ground level as possible given top heavy form and proximity to road and telephone lines.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 9 (Hard and soft landscaping) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 13 (Surface water drainage) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 15 (Utility routes) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 4 (External surfaces) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 16 (Piling method statement) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 10 (Parking spaces) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 18 (Biodiversity method statement) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 6 (Driveway specification) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 19(i) (Archaeological field evaluation) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 5 (Site levels) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land South Of Lane End Sparepenny Lane Eynsford Kent DA4 0JJ
Details pursuant of condition 11 (Electric Vehicle charging point) of 25/01311/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Eynsford in Kent
Eynsford is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 3.3 miles southeast of Swanley and 7 miles south of Dartford, its postal town. As part of the London commuter belt, Eynsford offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications aimed at accommodating residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,866 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Eynsford covers an area of approximately 14.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Eynsford show an average sale price of £379,020, 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 Eynsford a particularly low-crime area.
Eynsford 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 Eynsford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Eynsford
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Eynsford. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Eynsford.
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 Eynsford were tree works (28), discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (18). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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