Horton Kirby, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horton Kirby, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
About Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is a village situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 3.9 miles east of Swanley and 4.9 miles south of Dartford. It shares its civil parish with the nearby village of South Darenth, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments within the region.
District: Horton Kirby and South Darenth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,552 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horton Kirby.
- 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 Horton Kirby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Horton Kirby.
- - St Marys Church Horton Road Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9BN
Various Tree Work.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Old Coach House Forge Lane Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DR
Varios works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Plot 1 Grazing Land South Of Viaduct Terrace Horton Road South Darenth Kent
Details pursuant to condition 13 (site specific flood warning and evacuation plan) of 24/02239/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Plot 1 Grazing Land South Of Viaduct Terrace Horton Road South Darenth Kent
Details pursuant to condition 20 (solar panel/EV charging point) of 24/02239/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Plot 1 Grazing Land South Of Viaduct Terrace Horton Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9BS
Details pursuant to condition 16 (River Darent buffer zone) of 24/02239/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Plot 1 Grazing Land South Of Viaduct Terrace Horton Road South Darenth Kent
Details pursuant to condition 8 (ecological enhancement plan) of 24/02239/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Plot 1 Grazing Land South Of Viaduct Terrace Horton Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9BS
Details pursuant to condition 5 (hard and soft landscaping) of 24/02239/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - The Pippins Rays Hill Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DB
Beech tree - reduction by a maximum of 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Site Known As The Red Barn Stack Road Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DP
Erection of dwellings with a minimum of 7 or maximum of 9 net dwellings and associated ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 9 Carleton Place Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DL
Non-material amendment to 24/03094/HOUSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Claremont Rays Hill Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DB
Lime tree: reduce height by 2m to remove decayed main stem, and reduce lateral spread to 3m. Remove deadwood and basal growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Study Centre Horton Road South Darenth Kent DA4 9BN
Details pursuant to condition 3 (access) of 22/02798/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 57 School Lane Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DQ
New porch and pitched roof dormer to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - 1 Bexley Cottages The Street Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9BU
Outline application for the erection of a two-storey detached house with some matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Appledore Rays Hill Horton Kirby Kent DA4 9DB
Demolition of existing dwelling, erection of replacement dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 20 Millen Court Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9GR
Reduction of ash tree by 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage The Street Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9BY
Details pursuant to condition 3 (landscaping plan) of 22/02801/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-02-28
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage The Street Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9BY
Details pursuant to condition 2 (habitat creation and simple management plan) of planning permission 22/02801/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-02-28
View full details - - Reynolds Place Rays Hill Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9DB
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Bat mitigation strategy) of 21/01606/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2022-11-21
View full details - - Reynolds Place Rays Hill Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9DB
Details pursuant to condition 5 (mortar mix and profile specifications) subject to 21/01607/LBCALT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2022-10-14
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A brief summary of Horton Kirby in Kent
Horton Kirby is a village situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England, approximately 3.9 miles east of Swanley and 4.9 miles south of Dartford. It shares its civil parish with the nearby village of South Darenth, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments within the region. It sits within the Horton Kirby and South Darenth district.
Property prices in Horton Kirby show an average sale price of £406,552, 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 Horton Kirby a particularly low-crime area.
Horton Kirby 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 Horton Kirby includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Horton Kirby
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Horton Kirby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horton Kirby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horton Kirby were discharge of conditions (15), tree works (7), outline applications (5).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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