Hartley (TN17), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartley (TN17), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hartley (TN17) are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 5,409 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,157 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartley (TN17).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartley (TN17).
- 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 Hartley (TN17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hartley (TN17).
- - Hallwood Farm Hawkhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2SP
Prior Notification of agricultural development - agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Hartley (TN17) in Kent
Hartley (TN17) is a settlement located in Kent, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,409 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Hartley (TN17) show an average sale price of £463,157, 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 Hartley (TN17) a particularly low-crime area.
Hartley (TN17) 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 Hartley (TN17) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Robins Wood SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hartley (TN17) 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 Hartley (TN17)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hartley (TN17). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartley (TN17) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hartley (TN17) were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.