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Planning in Fordcombe

Only 6 decisions near Fordcombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Fordcombe

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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. It sits within the Penshurst district.

Property prices in Fordcombe show an average sale price of £473,862, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fordcombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Fordcombe has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fordcombe 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fordcombe, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Fordcombe.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fordcombe?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Fordcombe.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fordcombe?
The most common type of planning application near Fordcombe is listed building consent applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fordcombe?
You can search and track planning applications near Fordcombe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.