How long do planning decisions take near Hever?

The average planning decision time near Hever is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hever?

The planning approval rate near Hever is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hever?

The most common type of planning application near Hever is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Hever, Kent Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hever, Kent.

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About Hever

Hever is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, nestled along the River Eden, a tributary of the River Medway. Spanning 3,062 acres, the parish encompasses the villages of Four Elms, Hever, and Markbeech, with a population that grew from 1,136 in 2001 to 1,231 by the 2011 Census. Its charming rural setting and historical significance make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and community development.

Population: 1,238 (2021)

District: Sevenoaks

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £547,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sevenoaks
Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
LSOA: Sevenoaks 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hever.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hever.

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 Hever based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hever.

- The Stables North West Of Log Cabin Pigdown Plantation Pigdown Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LX
Details pursuant to Condition 9 (extent of residential curtilage) of 24/00719/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-09
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- The Stables North West Of Log Cabin Pigdown Plantation Pigdown Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LX
Details pursuant to Condition 5 (landscape works and boundary enclosures) of 24/00719/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-09
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- The Stables North West Of Log Cabin Pigdown Plantation Pigdown Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LX
Details pursuant to Condition 7 (ecological enhancements) of 24/00719/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-09
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- The Bower Barn Hever Road Edenbridge Kent TN8 7LE
Replace oak cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-04
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- The Stables North West Of Log Cabin Pigdown Plantation Pigdown Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LX
Details pursuant to Condition 3 (External Materials) of 24/00719/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-20
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- The Stables North West Of Log Cabin Pigdown Plantation Pigdown Lane Hever Kent TN8 7LX
Details pursuant to Condition 9 (Extent of Residential Curtilage) of 24/00719/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-20
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- Terrys Barn Rectory Lane Hever Edenbridge Kent TN8 7LH
Conversion of the existing outbuilding and construction of new link to main dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-05-16
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- Terrys Barn Rectory Lane Hever Edenbridge Kent TN8 7LH
Conversion of the existing outbuilding and construction of new link to main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Hever in Kent

Property prices in Hever show an average sale price of £547,710, 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 Hever a particularly low-crime area.

Hever 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 Hever 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 Hever

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hever. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Hever.

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 Hever were discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (1).

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