Ide Hill, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ide Hill, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ide Hill are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ide Hill
Ide Hill is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill, nestled in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Perched on one of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge, it offers stunning views and is situated approximately three miles south-west of Sevenoaks. First recorded in 1250, its name translates to 'Edith's hill' from Old English, and the village lies within the scenic Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a desirable location for planning applications.
District: Sundridge with Ide Hill
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £653,059 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ide Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ide Hill.
- 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 Ide Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
272 planning applications found near Ide Hill.
- - The Cock Inn Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
T1 Hawthorn to be fell to ground level. T2 Field maple to be Crown reduce by 25% and crown thin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - 26/01180/WTCA · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 07 May 2026 - The Cock Inn Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
T1 Hawthorn to be fell to ground level. T2 Field maple to be Crown reduce by 25% and crown thin.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-07 - - The Red House Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
T1 Conifer to be removed. T2 Goat willow to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Octavia House Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
New porch to side (East) elevation. New hipped dormer extension to rear roof slope. 2No. new conservation style rooflights to existing roof on South and East roof slopes. Alterations to fenestration o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Ide Cottage Church Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JW
Erection and operation of ground mounted solar PV panels for domestic use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Anchor Cottage Church Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JW
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Glebe House Church Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JW
Erection of new garden building log cabin on an existing area of hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Hanging Bank House Wheatsheaf Hill Goathurst Common Ide Hill Kent TN14 6DF
Two rear single-storey extensions with rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Ide Cottage Church Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JW
Proposal for a replacement outbuilding and associated landscape works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - Hiccup House Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
T1 Eucalyptus - crown reduction by 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Pump House Sundridge Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
T.1 Yew tree - Overall reduction by 20%. Reduce 1m in height and 2m laterally. T.2 Suppressed holly tree below T.1 - Fell tree to near ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 3 Mount Pleasant Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JH
T.1 Magnolia tree, reduce the tree overall back to the vicinity of the previous reduction points (approx 2m reduction) and T.2 Self seeded ash tree, Fell tree to near ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 1 Hope Cottages Sundridge Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JR
Replacement of 4 PVCU sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-09-26
View full details - - Hazards Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JL
Development of site to provide 1no. infill dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Guzzlers Wood Sundridge Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JT
Various works to trees overhanging neighbouring property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - The Red House Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
Mature Maple tree - crown reduction by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Hiccup House Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JN
Rear extension and loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Anchor Cottage Church Road Ide Hill Kent TN14 6JW
Various works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 3 Camberwell Lane Ide Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6JL
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and outbuilding. New single storey rear extension. New front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-09-27
View full details - - 3 Holly Cottages Ide Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6JG
Elm trees - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2023-08-02
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A brief summary of Ide Hill in Kent
Ide Hill is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Sundridge with Ide Hill, nestled in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Perched on one of the highest points of the Greensand Ridge, it offers stunning views and is situated approximately three miles south-west of Sevenoaks. First recorded in 1250, its name translates to 'Edith's hill' from Old English, and the village lies within the scenic Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a desirable location for planning applications. It sits within the Sundridge with Ide Hill district.
Property prices in Ide Hill show an average sale price of £653,059, 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 Ide Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ide Hill 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 Ide Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Scord's Wood and Brockhoult Mount SSSI; 20 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, Ide Hill 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 Ide Hill
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ide Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ide Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ide Hill were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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