Greatness, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greatness, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Greatness
Greatness, a suburb of Sevenoaks in Kent, is known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. Nestled near the River Darent, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities, making it an attractive area for residential development and planning applications. Its proximity to the town centre and local schools enhances its appeal for families and investors alike.
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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 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greatness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greatness.
- 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 Greatness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Greatness.
- - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Method Statement detailing the method of repair of the windows) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 6 (Schedule of Windows clearly detailing the existing condition and demonstrating the need for replacement of windows) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 8 (Specifications, including section drawings and materials of all rainwater goods) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 3 Camden Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3LY
Proposed L Shaped Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Ashton House Seal Hollow Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3SF
Various works to trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 29 Pinewood Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AE
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof and new rear dormer. Internal reconfiguration of first floor and staircase. Associated hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 7 (Door D2 & D3 Details) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 5 (Method Statement) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Details pursuant to condition 6 (Schedule of Windows) of 25/02254/LBCALT.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 74 St Johns Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PB
Hip to gable loft conversion. Roof dormer with Juliette balcony and rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 1C Wickenden Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PJ
Non-material amendment to 25/01916/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Ronley Court Hillingdon Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3RN
T1 - Sycamore to cut back branches encroaching on Ronley Court, to give a maxumum clearance of lateral growth by 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 20 Swaffield Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PP
Proposed Ancillary Annexe to be used as a home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Kent Cottage Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
Demolish existing single-storey side projection, to be replaced with new single-storey side extension. Repair windows and replace two windows. Demolish existing greenhouse to be replaced with garden o
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 129 St Johns Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PE
External alterations to building to remove existing shopfront and installation of new ground floor fenestration and boundary enclosure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 14 Mill Pond Close Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AW
T1 Ash - Crown lift by 2-3m to allow more light into the properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Greatness Playing Fields Mill Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5BU
Variation of condition 2 (Materials), 3 (Approved drawings), 4 (Landscaping), 6 (Construction Management Plan), 8 (Pedestrian footpath), 9 (Ecological enhancements), 11 (Cycle Parking details), 12 (Li
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 78 St Johns Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3NB
Ground floor rear extension. Part demolition of rear store. Removal of redundant chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 34 Wildernesse Mount Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3QS
To demolish the existing garage and construct a new garage with home office above with a dormer and rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 129 St Johns Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3PE
Prior notification for a change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). This application is made under Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (G
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Greatness in Kent
Greatness, a suburb of Sevenoaks in Kent, is known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. Nestled near the River Darent, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities, making it an attractive area for residential development and planning applications. Its proximity to the town centre and local schools enhances its appeal for families and investors alike.
Property prices in Greatness 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 Greatness a particularly low-crime area.
Greatness 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 Greatness includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sevenoaks Gravel Pits SSSI, Greatness Brickworks SSSI, Knole Park SSSI; 7 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greatness 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.
Planning Activity in Greatness
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Greatness. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Greatness.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Greatness were tree works (39), discharge of conditions (36), full planning applications (22). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 61 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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