Fordcombe, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fordcombe, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fordcombe are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fordcombe
Fordcombe is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Penshurst in Kent's Sevenoaks district. Nestled on the northern slopes of the Weald, it lies approximately five miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it a charming location for potential development and planning applications.
District: Penshurst
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £529,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordcombe.
- 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 Fordcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Fordcombe.
- - Fordcombe Manor Spring Hill Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SE
Proposed preservation treatment to be applied to the exposed internal beams across the ground floor & partial first floor of Fordcombe Manor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Fordcombe Manor Spring Hill Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SE
Internal alterations to 2nd floor, reflecting existing state as currently built and a revised shower design to replace the existing shower as currently built.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - The Cottage Chafford Farm Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH
Construct a detached single storey dwelling as replacement for the Gate Cottage that was destroyed by fire on 10 November 2024. Associated landscaping and alterations to driveway. Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Hillcrest Chafford Lane Fordcombe Kent TN3 0SH
Alterations to existing roofs. New cladding and alteration to fenestration together with alterations to existing floor layout. Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation. Removal of chim
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - King Meadows Fordcombe Road Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RT
Non-material amendment to 24/02589/HOUSE
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Wren Cottage The Green Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RY
2 x Cherry trees - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Old School House The Green Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RY
Portuguese laurel x1: reduce lateral branches by up to 1m. Holly x1: fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Hurst House Fordcombe Road Fordcombe Kent TN3 0RT
Oak Tree (Front) - Fell due to lots of dead limbs. These have been snapping out on the drive and over the highways. Oak Tree (Rear) - Reduce by 20% to reduce weight and risk of summer shedding and to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Fordcombe in Kent
Fordcombe is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Penshurst in Kent's Sevenoaks district. Nestled on the northern slopes of the Weald, it lies approximately five miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it a charming location for potential development and planning applications. It sits within the Penshurst district.
Property prices in Fordcombe show an average sale price of £529,093, 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 Fordcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Fordcombe 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 Fordcombe includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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 Fordcombe
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Fordcombe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fordcombe.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fordcombe were listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3), full planning applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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